I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 2.3 MI S Exit 54 · Structure no. A070212W9DOTNBI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,410 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD carry?
About 40,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 NB over HWY Middle RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.