US Bridges

I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 27V07

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,000 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesI 494
CrossesBNSF Rr; Stone RD
Location1.3 MI S of JCT TH 12
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.95266, -93.45963
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,672 (2022)
Projected traffic55,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 BNSF Rr; Stone RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD carry?

About 52,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over BNSF Rr; Stone RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.