US Bridges

I 494 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 494; 35W · Structure no. 27421

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,204
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65,204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,400 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesI 494 EB (temp Wb)
CrossesI 35W
LocationAt JCT TH 494; 35W
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.86174, -93.29842
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,204 (2020)
Projected traffic105,400 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W built?

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

What condition is I 494 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W 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 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W carry?

About 65,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 494 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 EB (temp Wb) over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.