I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 Mile N. of Rt 110 · Structure no. C080272JDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 50,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,091 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail carry?
About 50,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 NB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.