US Bridges

I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At I495 & Woburn St. · Structure no. L15084BA3DOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,355
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 64,355 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,351 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesHWY Woburn ST
LocationAt I495 & Woburn St.
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates42.61858, -71.2891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,355 (2018)
Projected traffic156,351 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$883,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST carry?

About 64,355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over HWY Woburn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.