US Bridges

Msas 426 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 7268

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 426 over TH 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 426 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 6 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 16,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,900 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 426
CrossesTH 62
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 35W
RouteCity Street 426
Coordinates44.89078, -93.30867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2019)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 426 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Msas 426 over TH 62 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 Msas 426 over TH 62 carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 426 over TH 62?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 426 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.