US Bridges

Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the W JCT 35W; 62 · Structure no. 27V68

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
872 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp 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 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 37,286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2042. The structure is 872 ft (265.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesI 35W Mn 121 Ramp
LocationAt the W JCT 35W; 62
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88975, -93.29385
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length872 ft (265.9 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,286 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp built?

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

What condition is Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp carry?

About 37,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp?

The structure is 872 ft (265.9 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over I 35W Mn 121 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.