Mn 55 over I 494

Fair Condition38 years old52,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
LocationAt The Jct TH 55; 494
CarriesMn 55
CrossesI 494
Coordinates45.01100, -93.45728

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length219.5 ft (66.9 m)
Max Span106.6 ft (32.5 m)
Deck Width159.4 ft (48.6 m)
Deck Area3251.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1988

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic52,000 (2018)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number27971

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