I 494 over TH 94 Off Ramp
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 94; 494 · Structure no. 27906
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over TH 94 Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over TH 94 Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2039. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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 | 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 TH 94 Off Ramp built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over TH 94 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 2024.
How much traffic does I 494 over TH 94 Off Ramp carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over TH 94 Off Ramp?
The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over TH 94 Off Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.