US Bridges

Mn 62 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27128

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 78,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.88861, -93.36216
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,309 (2022)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Cp Rail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Cp Rail carry?

About 78,309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.