Con 715 over I 494
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27W18
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,633
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Con 715 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 715 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,633 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Con 715 over I 494 built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Con 715 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Con 715 over I 494 carry?
About 4,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Con 715 over I 494?
The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Con 715 over I 494?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.