Mn 62 over I 35E
FairDakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 110; 35E · Structure no. 9538
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 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 2011, 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 2011.
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 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 62 over I 35E?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 62 over I 35E?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.