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.
I 494 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1982, making it 44 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I 494 carries an average daily traffic count of 127,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing WB 494; 5 To EB 494; 5. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; 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 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
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.
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.