US Bridges

I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned)

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI E of Taunton C.L · Structure no. R020273T2DOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned) 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesRR MBTA (abandoned)
Location.4 MI E of Taunton C.L
RouteInterstate 495
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95913, -71.07342
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2024)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned) carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over RR MBTA (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.