I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N of ST-97 · Structure no. H120492WPDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93,469
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv 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.
It carries about 93,469 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,137 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv carry?
About 93,469 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 NB over Comb Bmrr & Little Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.