I 495 NB over Water Canoe River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI NW of 123 · Structure no. N230353RLDOTNBI
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,592
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 NB over Water Canoe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over Water Canoe 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 42,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,701 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 NB over Water Canoe River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 NB over Water Canoe 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 495 NB over Water Canoe River carry?
About 42,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 495 NB over Water Canoe River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 NB over Water Canoe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.