US Bridges

Mn 62 over Mn 121

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of W JCT FAI 35W · Structure no. 27V67

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Mn 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Mn 121 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 49,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49,000 by 2039. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesMn 121
Location0.1 MI W of W JCT FAI 35W
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.89047, -93.29577
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2017)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over Mn 121 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Mn 121 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Mn 121 carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mn 62 over Mn 121?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Mn 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.