US Bridges

M 264 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27084

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1972 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 264 over TH 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 264 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesM 264
CrossesTH 62
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 264
Coordinates44.88964, -93.35849
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1972)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 264 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 264 over TH 62 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 M 264 over TH 62 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1972 count).

How long is M 264 over TH 62?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns M 264 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.