I 494
I 494 in At The JCT Th 100; 494, Hennepin County, Minnesota received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2003, the bridge carries 167K vehicles daily on I 494 over Th 100.
I 494 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. 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 2003 and is 23 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 167,328 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Th 100. 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 23-year-old bridge located At The JCT Th 100; 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 494 over Th 100 with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 167K vehicles per day. Built in 2003, the structure spans 62.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I 494 has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 494 was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 494 carries approximately 167K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 62.7 meters long and located on I 494 in At The JCT Th 100; 494, 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 At The JCT Th 100; 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 494 over Th 100. Its coordinates are 44.858789, -93.350150. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 494 carries I 494 over Th 100. The bridge is 62.7 meters long and was built in 2003.
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.