Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27546
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,739
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,739 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 62 over Shady Oak 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD carry?
About 14,739 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 62 over Shady Oak RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.