I 494 over Prairie Center DR
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27713
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,407
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over Prairie Center DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Prairie Center DR in Hennepin 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 47,407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over Prairie Center DR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over Prairie Center DR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 494 over Prairie Center DR carry?
About 47,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over Prairie Center DR?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over Prairie Center DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.