I 494 over Prairie Center Drive
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27714
- 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
- 49,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over Prairie Center Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Prairie Center Drive 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 93 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 Drive built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over Prairie Center Drive 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 Drive carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over Prairie Center Drive?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over Prairie Center Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.