I 494 over US 212
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT US 212; 494 · Structure no. 27V10
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,407
- 2022 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 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 47,407 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.
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 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 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 494 over US 212 carry?
About 47,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over US 212?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over US 212?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.