Mn 62 over Des Moines River

Fair Condition52 years old2,533 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCottonwood
Location0.2 Mi W Of Jct TH 71
CarriesMn 62
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates43.86238, -95.11926

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length278.2 ft (84.8 m)
Max Span76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Deck Width58.4 ft (17.8 m)
Deck Area1509.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,533 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number17002

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