US Bridges

Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the N JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 19087

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesSibley Memorial; Bike
LocationAt the N JCT TH 13
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.88332, -93.16989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.5 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2017)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sibley Memorial; Bike built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.