Mn 62 over Des Moines River
FairCottonwood County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 17004
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 736
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 62 over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Des Moines River in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 736 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 62 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 62 over Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 62 over Des Moines River carry?
About 736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Mn 62 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 62 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.