US Bridges

Mn 100 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 100; 62 · Structure no. 9500

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,622
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 100 over TH 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 100 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 95,622 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,000 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 100
CrossesTH 62
LocationAt the JCT of TH 100; 62
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates44.88979, -93.35011
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,622 (2022)
Projected traffic89,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
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 100 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 100 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 100 over TH 62 carry?

About 95,622 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 100 over TH 62?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 100 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.