US Bridges

I 495 SB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 Mile N. of RTE 110 · Structure no. C080272JEDOTNBI

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
45,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB 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.

It carries about 45,760 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 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesOther Bruce Freeman Rail
Location0.5 Mile N. of RTE 110
RouteInterstate 495
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60652, -71.33937
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,760 (2024)
Projected traffic170,091 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB 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 SB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail carry?

About 45,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over Other Bruce Freeman Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.