US Bridges

Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of W JCT 35W-62 · Structure no. 27V70

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesLyndale Ave So
Location0.3 MI E of W JCT 35W-62
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.89056, -93.28834
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2019)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So built?

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

What condition is Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Lyndale Ave So?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.