I 495 SB over RR Pan Am
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI S of ST-38 · Structure no. L150862JQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,981
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 SB over RR Pan Am is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over RR Pan Am in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 68,981 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,047 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 SB over RR Pan Am built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 SB over RR Pan Am in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I 495 SB over RR Pan Am carry?
About 68,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 495 SB over RR Pan Am?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 SB over RR Pan Am?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.