US Bridges

I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At I-495 · Structure no. A090302XNDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 years old, older 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,669 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 NB
CrossesHWY Haggetts Pond RD
LocationAt I-495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64911, -71.21592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2018)
Projected traffic168,669 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 NB over HWY Haggetts Pond RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.