I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.7 MI N RTE 110 · Structure no. C080282LTDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109,174
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook 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 109,174 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,511 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook carry?
About 109,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 NB over Water River Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.