US Bridges

I 494 over TH 13; UP RR

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 19825

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
88,714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over TH 13; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over TH 13; UP RR in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 88,714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 494
CrossesTH 13; UP RR
Location1.5 MI W of JCT TH 35E
RouteInterstate 494
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86124, -93.17627
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length484 ft (147.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,714 (2022)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 494 over TH 13; UP RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over TH 13; UP RR 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 I 494 over TH 13; UP RR carry?

About 88,714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over TH 13; UP RR?

The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over TH 13; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.