US Bridges

HWY Hunt RD over I 495

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI N Rt 110 & Hunt · Structure no. C080482LPDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hunt RD over I 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hunt RD over I 495 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,168 by 2032. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Hunt RD
CrossesI 495
Location0.25 MI N Rt 110 & Hunt
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59071, -71.37876
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2025)
Projected traffic8,168 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hunt RD over I 495 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is HWY Hunt RD over I 495 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Hunt RD over I 495 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hunt RD over I 495?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hunt RD over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.