US Bridges

Mn 62 over Lrt

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT I 494 · Structure no. 27W33

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,784
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Lrt is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 62 over Lrt in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,784 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,784 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 582 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMn 62
CrossesLrt
Location1.4 MI E of JCT I 494
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates44.89206, -93.4135
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width582 ft (177.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,784 (2021)
Projected traffic31,784 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over Lrt built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 62 over Lrt 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 62 over Lrt carry?

About 31,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Lrt?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 582 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Lrt?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.