US Bridges

CR 62 over Elk River

FairPosted for load

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 79 · Structure no. 71513

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Elk River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 62 over Elk River in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 691 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 62
CrossesElk River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 79
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountySherburne County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.54444, -94.0378
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2022)
Projected traffic630 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 CR 62 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Elk River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 62 over Elk River carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 62 over Elk River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.