US Bridges

HWY Taylor ST over I 495

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Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI S. St. RTE 2 · Structure no. L13021BB0DOTNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Taylor ST over I 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Taylor ST over I 495 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Taylor ST
CrossesI 495
Location0.25 MI S. St. RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51797, -71.51144
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating1.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks16%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Taylor ST over I 495 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Taylor ST over I 495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Taylor ST over I 495 carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Taylor ST over I 495?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Taylor ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.