US Bridges

Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the N JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 19088

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,709
2022 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 23,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesSibley Memorial; Bike
LocationAt the N JCT TH 13
RouteState Highway 62
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88307, -93.1701
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,709 (2022)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 23,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Sibley Memorial; Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.