US Bridges

Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27572

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,317
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel continuous frame carrying Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,250 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.89196, -93.434
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,317 (2022)
Projected traffic15,250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek 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 Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 12,317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.