US Bridges

Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27709

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 22,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,100 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 278 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 522
CrossesI 494 WB Off Ramp
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 77
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86262, -93.23764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width278 ft (84.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2016)
Projected traffic22,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp 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 Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 278 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 522 over I 494 WB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.