Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp
FairDakota County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 19827
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 484 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2039. The structure is 484 ft (147.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 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 Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp?
The structure is 484 ft (147.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over I 494 EB Col EB Rmp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.