US Bridges

HWY Newcomb ST over I 495

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 M N of JCT N.Washingtn · Structure no. N230273Y3DOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Newcomb ST over I 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Newcomb ST over I 495 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 6 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Newcomb ST
CrossesI 495
Location.4 M N of JCT N.Washingtn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.99129, -71.17316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2025)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Newcomb ST over I 495 built?

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

What condition is HWY Newcomb ST over I 495 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Newcomb ST over I 495 carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is HWY Newcomb ST over I 495?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Newcomb ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.