US Bridges

HWY Russell ST over I 495

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · @mm 79.7 0.5 MI NE of 2A · Structure no. L13028297DOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Russell ST over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Russell ST over I 495 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Russell ST
CrossesI 495
Location@mm 79.7 0.5 MI NE of 2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54552, -71.48666
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2012)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Russell ST over I 495 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Russell ST 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 October 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Russell ST over I 495?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Russell ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.