US Bridges

I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned)

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI W of ST 1A · Structure no. W460093T1DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,643
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned) in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 48,643 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesRR Pcrr (abandoned)
Location.2 MI W of ST 1A
RouteInterstate 495
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.04057, -71.34863
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,643 (2024)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned) carry?

About 48,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over RR Pcrr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.