US Bridges

Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 19853

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 12,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesI 494 WB on Ramp
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 52
RouteState Highway 62
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87516, -93.07565
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,168 (2022)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I 494 WB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp 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 I 494 WB on Ramp carry?

About 12,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.