US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over I 495

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M S of RTE 24 · Structure no. R020184BGDOTNBI

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over I 495 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pleasant ST over I 495 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesI 495
Location0.5 M S of RTE 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94123, -71.01645
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over I 495 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant 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 December 2023.

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

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over I 495?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.