US Bridges

Sfr 62 over Black River

Good

Koochiching County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W;n of CR 101(13) · Structure no. 36533

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1973 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 62 over Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying Sfr 62 over Black River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSfr 62
CrossesBlack River
Location1.1 MI W;n of CR 101(13)
RouteState Lands Road 62
Coordinates48.46625, -94.18917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1973)
Projected traffic6 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sfr 62 over Black River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 62 over Black River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sfr 62 over Black River carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Sfr 62 over Black River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sfr 62 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.