US Bridges

Con 6373 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 77; 494 · Structure no. 9081A

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6373 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 6373 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 11,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 6373
CrossesI 494
LocationAt the JCT TH 77; 494
RouteState Highway 6373
Coordinates44.86221, -93.24769
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,480 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Con 6373 over I 494 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Con 6373 over I 494 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Con 6373 over I 494 carry?

About 11,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Con 6373 over I 494?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Con 6373 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.