US Bridges

Mn 62 over 28th Ave S

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27521

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over 28th Ave S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over 28th Ave S in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 72,267 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 62
Crosses28th Ave S
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 77
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89749, -93.23238
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,267 (2022)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$612 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over 28th Ave S built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over 28th Ave S 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 Mn 62 over 28th Ave S carry?

About 72,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over 28th Ave S?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over 28th Ave S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.