US Bridges

I 494 over TH 100

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 100; 494 · Structure no. 27V38

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167,328
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over TH 100 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over TH 100 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 167,328 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,000 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 494
CrossesTH 100
LocationAt the JCT TH 100; 494
RouteInterstate 494
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85879, -93.35015
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.2 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,328 (2022)
Projected traffic179,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 TH 100 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over TH 100 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 TH 100 carry?

About 167,328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over TH 100?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over TH 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.