US Bridges

HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E Rt 495 · Structure no. M0601828VDOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,574
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 18,574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,378 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 85 Connector
CrossesHWY Pleasant ST
Location1 MI E Rt 495
RouteState Highway 290
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36942, -71.57624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,574 (2019)
Projected traffic41,378 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST carry?

About 18,574 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 85 Connector over HWY Pleasant ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.