I 494 over Minnesota River

Poor Condition45 years old44,357 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Location2.0 Mi E Of Jct TH 77
CarriesI 494
CrossesMinnesota River
Coordinates44.86172, -93.19742

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length4508.9 ft (1374.3 m)
Max Span259.8 ft (79.2 m)
Deck Width68.2 ft (20.8 m)
Deck Area28585.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic44,357 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number9217E

Nearby Bridges

I 494 over Minnesota River 0.0 mi Poor Con 501 over I 494; WB Off Ramp 0.6 mi Fair Mn 5 over I 494; WB Off Ramp 0.6 mi Fair Ar 4 over TH 5 0.6 mi Fair Mn 5 over I 494 WB Off Ramp 0.6 mi Fair Con 501 over From 34th Avenue To 0.8 mi Fair Con 2185 over Ramps 0.8 mi Good Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps 0.8 mi Fair I 494 over WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5 0.9 mi Fair I 494 over TH 13; Up Rr 1.0 mi Fair