US Bridges

ST119 Great RD over I 495

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N of ST-2A · Structure no. L1303026VDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,233
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST119 Great RD over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST119 Great RD 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 14,233 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2031. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST119 Great RD
CrossesI 495
Location1 MI N of ST-2A
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54935, -71.47822
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,233 (2023)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$23.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST119 Great RD over I 495 built?

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

What condition is ST119 Great 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST119 Great RD over I 495 carry?

About 14,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST119 Great RD over I 495?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns ST119 Great RD over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.