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Hennepin County, MN · Structure #27767

I 494

I 494 in 1.6 MI E Of JCT Th 77, Hennepin County, Minnesota received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1982, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I 494 over WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1982
Year Built
49.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 494
Crosses Over
WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5
State
Minnesota
County
Hennepin County
Location
1.6 MI E Of JCT Th 77
Year Built
1982
Age
44 years
Daily Traffic
127,000
Lanes
8
Length
49.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
27767

About This Bridge

I 494 is a 44-year-old bridge located 1.6 MI E Of JCT Th 77 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 494 over WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5 with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1982, the structure spans 49.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.6 MI E Of JCT Th 77, Hennepin County, Minnesota

44.862406, -93.214789

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 494 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I 494 was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 494 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 49.4 meters long and located on I 494 in 1.6 MI E Of JCT Th 77, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

No, I 494 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I 494 is located 1.6 MI E Of JCT Th 77 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 494 over WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5. Its coordinates are 44.862406, -93.214789. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 494 carries I 494 over WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5. The bridge is 49.4 meters long and was built in 1982.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.