US Bridges

I 494 over Hackamore Road

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27W25

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over Hackamore Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Hackamore Road in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 494
CrossesHackamore Road
Location3.5 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates45.06041, -93.45039
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2017)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Hackamore Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 494 over Hackamore Road 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 I 494 over Hackamore Road carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over Hackamore Road?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over Hackamore Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.