US Bridges

Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 5; 55 · Structure no. 27169

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off 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 6 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesTH 5 EB Off Ramp
LocationAt JCT TH 5; 55
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.8923, -93.18788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2017)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 TH 5 EB Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.