ST138 Broadway over I 495
GoodBristol County, Massachusetts · ST 138 at I 495 · Structure no. R020253WGDOTNBI
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,832
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST138 Broadway over I 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST138 Broadway over I 495 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,832 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,013 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST138 Broadway over I 495 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is ST138 Broadway over I 495 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does ST138 Broadway over I 495 carry?
About 20,832 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST138 Broadway over I 495?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns ST138 Broadway over I 495?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.