US Bridges

HWY High Pln RD over I 495

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI S of I-93 · Structure no. A090402YXDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY High Pln RD over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY High Pln RD over I 495 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,344 by 2031. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY High Pln RD
CrossesI 495
Location.5 MI S of I-93
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65876, -71.20147
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic7,344 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY High Pln RD over I 495 built?

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

What condition is HWY High Pln RD over I 495 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY High Pln RD over I 495 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is HWY High Pln RD over I 495?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY High Pln RD over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.