US Bridges

HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .25 Mi. S. Commonwealth D · Structure no. L04043AJLDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Marstn ST NB
CrossesI 495 Ramps a & K
Location.25 Mi. S. Commonwealth D
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates42.71132, -71.13942
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps a & K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.