US Bridges

Mn 62 over I 35W; Nicollet Ave S

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the E JCT Mn 62; 35W · Structure no. 27V76

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
811 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over I 35W; Nicollet Ave S is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Mn 62 over I 35W; Nicollet Ave S in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2039. The structure is 811 ft (247.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesI 35W; Nicollet Ave S
LocationAt the E JCT Mn 62; 35W
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89091, -93.27583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length811 ft (247.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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; Nicollet Ave S built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over I 35W; Nicollet Ave S 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; Nicollet Ave S carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over I 35W; Nicollet Ave S?

The structure is 811 ft (247.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over I 35W; Nicollet Ave S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.