US Bridges

Mn 62 over TH 212; SB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 62; 212 · Structure no. 27078

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,739
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over TH 212; SB on Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mn 62 over TH 212; SB on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 14,739 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2042. The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesTH 212; SB on Ramp
LocationAt the JCT of TH 62; 212
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88902, -93.40731
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,739 (2022)
Projected traffic16,750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 TH 212; SB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over TH 212; SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over TH 212; SB on Ramp carry?

About 14,739 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over TH 212; SB on Ramp?

The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over TH 212; SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.