US Bridges

Mn 62 over I 35E

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 110 · Structure no. 9537

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over I 35E in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2039. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesI 35E
LocationAt the JCT of TH 110
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.88386, -93.13852
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,750 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 I 35E built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Mn 62 over I 35E 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 35E carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over I 35E?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.