US Bridges

I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street)

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT Csah 56; 494 · Structure no. 19865

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street) in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 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 6 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 103,528 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,000 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 494
CrossesCsah 56 (concord Street)
LocationAt the JCT Csah 56; 494
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.87613, -93.03073
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,528 (2022)
Projected traffic117,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Csah 56 (concord Street) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street) carry?

About 103,528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over Csah 56 (concord Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.