US Bridges

HWY Locust ST over I 495

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S ST110 · Structure no. M1600331EDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Locust ST over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Locust ST over I 495 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Locust ST
CrossesI 495
Location.4 MI S ST110
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.82716, -71.00253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2024)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$10.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Locust ST over I 495 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Locust ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Locust ST over I 495 carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Locust ST over I 495?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Locust ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.