I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI N Merrimac River · Structure no. L04053AJMDOTNBI
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,218 by 2031. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 Ramp E over I 495 Ramps a & B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.