I 494 over TH 62
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 494; 62 · Structure no. 27V50
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over TH 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 42,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over TH 62 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over TH 62 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 62 carry?
About 42,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over TH 62?
The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over TH 62?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.