US Bridges

M 1711 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27522

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1711 over TH 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1711 over TH 62 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 6,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,300 by 2029. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesM 1711
CrossesTH 62
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 77
RouteCity Street 1711
Coordinates44.89755, -93.22297
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (1986)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 1711 over TH 62 built?

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

What condition is M 1711 over TH 62 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 M 1711 over TH 62 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 1711 over TH 62?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M 1711 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.