US Bridges

I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27419

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57,575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,200 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesI 494
Crosses35W NB to 494 WB Ramp
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 35W
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.86177, -93.29666
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,575 (2023)
Projected traffic95,200 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp carry?

About 57,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over 35W NB to 494 WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.