US Bridges

I 494 over Csah 25 (century Ave)

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI NE of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 9776

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2017 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 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesI 494
CrossesCsah 25 (century Ave)
Location2.0 MI NE of JCT TH 61
RouteInterstate 494
Coordinates44.91125, -92.98438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2017)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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—
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 2003.

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

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.