US Bridges

I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI E Rt 110 · Structure no. C080262JCDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 88,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,294 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesHWY Golden Cove RD
Location0.1 MI E Rt 110
RouteInterstate 495
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60583, -71.34241
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,200 (2015)
Projected traffic139,294 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD carry?

About 88,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over HWY Golden Cove RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.