US Bridges

I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · Next to I495 · Structure no. N150182XKDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
385 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 13,684 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesI 495 NB Ramp N
CrossesComb Sutton ST & MBTA
LocationNext to I495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates42.70333, -71.13957
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,684 (2023)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA carry?

About 13,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.