US Bridges

I 494 over 34th Ave S

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27765

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over 34th Ave S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over 34th Ave S 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 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 105,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,000 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 494
Crosses34th Ave S
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 77
RouteInterstate 494
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86222, -93.22308
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,232 (2022)
Projected traffic152,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 494 over 34th Ave S built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over 34th Ave S 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 I 494 over 34th Ave S carry?

About 105,232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over 34th Ave S?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over 34th Ave S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.