I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI S. I-290 · Structure no. M06012280DOTNBI
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,765
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 42,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD carry?
About 42,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I 495 SB over HWY Berlin RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.