I 495 SB over Water Powwow River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N Exit 54 · Structure no. A070282WFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,178
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 SB over Water Powwow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over Water Powwow River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 33,178 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,441 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 SB over Water Powwow River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 SB over Water Powwow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I 495 SB over Water Powwow River carry?
About 33,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I 495 SB over Water Powwow River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 SB over Water Powwow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.