I 494 over I 35W
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 494; 35W · Structure no. 6850
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,204
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over I 35W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 65,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over I 35W built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I 494 over I 35W in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I 494 over I 35W carry?
About 65,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over I 35W?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over I 35W?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.