US Bridges

I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 494; 394 · Structure no. 27829

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 52,672 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 494
CrossesI 394; Collector Rds
LocationAt the JCT TH 494; 394
RouteInterstate 494
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97104, -93.46025
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,672 (2022)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I 394; Collector Rds built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds carry?

About 52,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over I 394; Collector Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.