US Bridges

I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M S of RTE 58 · Structure no. W0603446CDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesWater Weweantic River
Location0.5 M S of RTE 58
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates41.80055, -70.76143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,786 (2023)
Projected traffic63,172 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River carry?

About 17,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over Water Weweantic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.