I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI N of N JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27W22
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,822
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 40,822 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.
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 | 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 I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD 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 I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD carry?
About 40,822 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD?
The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over Schmidt Lake RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.