HWY Westford ST over I 495
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI W Rt 110 · Structure no. C080362LQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 392 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Westford ST over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Westford ST over I 495 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2032. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 HWY Westford ST over I 495 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Westford ST over I 495 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Westford ST over I 495 carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Westford ST over I 495?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Westford ST over I 495?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.