Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27070
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,102
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 27,102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494 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 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494 carry?
About 27,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 77 over 77 NB Off Ramp to WB 494?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.