US Bridges

HWY Broad ST over I 495

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Between Emery & Lucust ST · Structure no. M1600431FDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Broad ST over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Broad 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Broad ST
CrossesI 495
LocationBetween Emery & Lucust ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.82987, -70.99337
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic8,054 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$20.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Broad ST over I 495 built?

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

What condition is HWY Broad 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 June 2023.

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

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Broad ST over I 495?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Broad ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.