Mn 55 over I 494
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 55; 494 · Structure no. 27971
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2038. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over I 494 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over I 494 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over I 494 carry?
About 52,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over I 494?
The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over I 494?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.