I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave)
FairRamsey County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 9882
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 6 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave) built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave) 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave) carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave)?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over Csah 43 (carver Ave)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.