US Bridges

HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .8 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. W460113YKDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB 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 7,571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Taunton ST
CrossesI 495 NB
Location.8 MI W of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03819, -71.32091
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,571 (2024)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB built?

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

What condition is HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB carry?

About 7,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Taunton ST over I 495 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.