US Bridges

Mn 62 over TH 3

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 110 · Structure no. 19037

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over TH 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over TH 3 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesTH 3
LocationAt the JCT TH 110
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.87752, -93.08053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2016)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over TH 3 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over TH 3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over TH 3 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over TH 3?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over TH 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.