US Bridges

T 62 over High Island Creek

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH22 · Structure no. 72545

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 62 over High Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 62 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 62
CrossesHigh Island Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH22
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates44.6446, -94.22811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 62 over High Island Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 62 over High Island Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 62 over High Island Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 62 over High Island Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 62 over High Island Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.