US Bridges

Mn 5 over I 494; WB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI East of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27984

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over I 494; WB Off Ramp is a steel continuous 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 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 29,039 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesI 494; WB Off Ramp
Location1.9 MI East of JCT TH 77
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86284, -93.2095
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,039 (2022)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 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 29,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over I 494; WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 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.