US Bridges

I 494 over US 212

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT US 212; 494 · Structure no. 27V09

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over US 212 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2039. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesI 494
CrossesUS 212
LocationAt the JCT US 212; 494
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.86483, -93.42995
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2016)
Projected traffic48,500 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 212 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over US 212 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 494 over US 212 carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over US 212?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.