US Bridges

Mn 62 over Bloomington Road

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 27116

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,805
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Bloomington Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Bloomington Road in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesBloomington Road
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.89321, -93.19045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,805 (2022)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Bloomington Road built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Bloomington Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Bloomington Road carry?

About 31,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Bloomington Road?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Bloomington Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.