ST125 Conn WB over I 495
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 1 KM N Methuen Town Line · Structure no. H120562RUDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 296 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,040
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST125 Conn WB over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST125 Conn WB 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 10,040 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,374 by 2032. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST125 Conn WB over I 495 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST125 Conn WB 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does ST125 Conn WB over I 495 carry?
About 10,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST125 Conn WB over I 495?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns ST125 Conn WB over I 495?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.