US Bridges

HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1/2 Mi. S. of Cmmnwlth DR · Structure no. L04052AJKDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Marstn ST NB
CrossesI 495 Ramp J
Location1/2 Mi. S. of Cmmnwlth DR
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates42.71, -71.14028
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$506,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J built?

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

What condition is HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J 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 Ramp J carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.