US Bridges

HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.4MI NW of I 95 · Structure no. F060233XNDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Spruce ST
CrossesI 495 SB
Location1.4MI NW of I 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03258, -71.28371
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB 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 December 2023.

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

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spruce ST over I 495 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.