US Bridges

Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 62; 55 · Structure no. 27R02

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2036. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMn 55
CrossesTH 62; WB on Rmap
LocationAt the JCT TH 62; 55
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates44.89856, -93.19986
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2016)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 55 over TH 62; WB on Rmap?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.