US Bridges

HWY Wood ST over I 495

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.0 M S of RTE 105 · Structure no. M180474AXDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wood ST over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wood ST over I 495 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,621 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wood ST
CrossesI 495
Location1.0 M S of RTE 105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.87555, -70.90417
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,621 (2024)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wood ST over I 495 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wood ST over I 495 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Wood ST over I 495 carry?

About 3,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wood ST over I 495?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wood ST over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.