US Bridges

M 1600 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27524

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1600 over TH 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1600 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2029. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesM 1600
CrossesTH 62
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 1600
Coordinates44.89844, -93.21149
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (1986)
Projected traffic1,550 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$768 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 1600 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1600 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 1600 over TH 62 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 1600 over TH 62?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns M 1600 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.