US Bridges

I 495 over Water E Meadow River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 M N of Exit 111 · Structure no. H1203789VDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 over Water E Meadow River is a concrete culvert carrying I 495 over Water E Meadow River 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 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 63,975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495
CrossesWater E Meadow River
Location1.1 M N of Exit 111
RouteInterstate 495
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.80694, -71.03208
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,975 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 over Water E Meadow River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 over Water E Meadow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 over Water E Meadow River carry?

About 63,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 495 over Water E Meadow River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 495 over Water E Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.