Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp
FairDakota County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI West of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 19884
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2016 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 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 12,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp?
The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 62 over I 494 WB on Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.