US Bridges

Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 4190

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
4,113 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
47,417
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 99 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 47,417 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2042. The structure is 4,113 ft (1,253.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesMinn River RR Street
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.88513, -93.17356
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,113 ft (1,253.7 m)
Longest span304 ft (92.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,417 (2022)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street carry?

About 47,417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street?

The structure is 4,113 ft (1,253.7 m) long with a longest span of 304 ft (92.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Minn River RR Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.