US Bridges

I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave)

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI NE of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 9775

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave) in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 36,922 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesI 494
CrossesCsah 25 (century Ave)
Location2.0 MI NE of JCT TH 61
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.9118, -92.98438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,922 (2022)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$859,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I 494 over Csah 25 (century 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 Csah 25 (century Ave) carry?

About 36,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.