US Bridges

Mn 7 over I 494

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 7; 494 · Structure no. 27V59

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over I 494 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesMn 7
CrossesI 494
LocationAt the JCT TH 7; 494
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates44.92512, -93.45158
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2016)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 7 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over I 494 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over I 494 carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over I 494?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 7 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.