I 495 over Water Mill Pond
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · @mm 78.7 1.25 MI NE Rt 2 · Structure no. L130251UWDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,909
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 over Water Mill Pond is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 495 over Water Mill Pond in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 116,909 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,930 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 over Water Mill Pond built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is I 495 over Water Mill Pond 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 I 495 over Water Mill Pond carry?
About 116,909 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 495 over Water Mill Pond?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns I 495 over Water Mill Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.