I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27767
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5 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 127,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,000 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5 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 WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5 carry?
About 127,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over WB 494; 5 to EB 494; 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.