Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI East of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27763
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 433 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,827
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 5 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 2,827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2041. The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Con 501 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 Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp carry?
About 2,827 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp?
The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.