US Bridges

I 494 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27W24

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,822
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Cp Rail 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 82,500 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 494
CrossesCp Rail
Location2.5 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 494
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04686, -93.45222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,822 (2022)
Projected traffic82,500 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 494 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over Cp Rail 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 Cp Rail carry?

About 40,822 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.