US Bridges

Mn 62 over Valley View RD

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 7265

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 62 over Valley View RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 62 over Valley View RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 years old, older 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 33,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 62
CrossesValley View RD
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88686, -93.33371
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,530 (2022)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$712 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 62 over Valley View RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Mn 62 over Valley View RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 62 over Valley View RD carry?

About 33,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 62 over Valley View RD?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 62 over Valley View RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.