US Bridges

HWY North Ave over I 495

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of ST-125 · Structure no. H12051316DOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North Ave over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY North Ave 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 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 16,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2032. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY North Ave
CrossesI 495
Location.5 MI N of ST-125
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.80444, -71.08411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,150 (2019)
Projected traffic16,583 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY North Ave over I 495 built?

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

What condition is HWY North Ave over I 495 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY North Ave over I 495 carry?

About 16,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY North Ave over I 495?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North Ave over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.