I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60)
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 7; 494 · Structure no. 27V56
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60) 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60) built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60) 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 Baker RD (csah 60) carry?
About 42,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60)?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over Baker RD (csah 60)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.