I 494
I 494 in 0.18 MI W Of JCT I35w, Hennepin County, Minnesota received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 2021, the bridge carries 177K vehicles daily on I 494 over Knox AVE (Brt). It is classified as structurally deficient.
I 494 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 2021 and is 5 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I 494 carries an average daily traffic count of 177,000 vehicles, with 12 lane(s) crossing Knox AVE (Brt). The owning agency is Federal - Army; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 494 is a 5-year-old bridge located 0.18 MI W Of JCT I35w in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 494 over Knox AVE (Brt) with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 177K vehicles per day. Built in 2021, the structure spans 14.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by Federal - Army.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I 494 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I 494 was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 494 carries approximately 177K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 14.7 meters long and located on I 494 in 0.18 MI W Of JCT I35w, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Yes, I 494 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I 494 is located 0.18 MI W Of JCT I35w in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 494 over Knox AVE (Brt). Its coordinates are 44.861639, -93.302169. It is maintained by Federal - Army.
I 494 carries I 494 over Knox AVE (Brt). The bridge is 14.7 meters long and was built in 2021.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.