M 62 over Hardwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of 180 ST · Structure no. L8186
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 1987 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 62 over Hardwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying M 62 over Hardwood Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 62 over Hardwood Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 62 over Hardwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does M 62 over Hardwood Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (1987 count).
How long is M 62 over Hardwood Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns M 62 over Hardwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.