I 494 over Maxwell Ave
GoodWashington County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 82857
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 494 over Maxwell Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Maxwell Ave in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,500 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 494 over Maxwell Ave built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 494 over Maxwell Ave 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 2023.
How much traffic does I 494 over Maxwell Ave carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 494 over Maxwell Ave?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns I 494 over Maxwell Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.