Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI East of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27983
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp 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 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 5 over I 494 WB 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.