US Bridges

I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2 Mi.Nth.Of ST.111 · Structure no. L13022BHQDOTNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,628 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 Nb/St 2 Cd
CrossesST 2
Location2 Mi.Nth.Of ST.111
RouteInterstate 495
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52069, -71.508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,628 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2 built?

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

What condition is I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2 carry?

About 22,628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 Nb/St 2 Cd over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.