I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E
FairDakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 35E; 494 · Structure no. 19897
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,419
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 44,419 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E 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 WB Off Ramp to I 35E carry?
About 44,419 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over WB Off Ramp to I 35E?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.