US Bridges

I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI SW of Old ST 140 · Structure no. M030323RFDOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,093
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66,093 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,228 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 NB & Ramp E
CrossesWater Rumford River
Location.1 MI SW of Old ST 140
RouteInterstate 495
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.00194, -71.21474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width187 ft (57 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,093 (2024)
Projected traffic77,228 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River carry?

About 66,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 NB & Ramp E over Water Rumford River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.