US Bridges

Mn 62 over Bloomington RD

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NW of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 27171

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

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Bloomington RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Bloomington RD 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 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesBloomington RD
Location0.1 MI NW of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.89331, -93.19033
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 Bloomington RD built?

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

What condition is Mn 62 over Bloomington RD 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 Bloomington RD carry?

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

How long is Mn 62 over Bloomington RD?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Bloomington RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.