Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 101 · Structure no. 27A12
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,855
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 11,855 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 62 over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.