US Bridges

I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.5 M S of RTE 58 · Structure no. W06041469DOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,356
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD in Plymouth 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 18,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 NB
CrossesHWY Charlotte Furnc RD
Location1.5 M S of RTE 58
RouteInterstate 495
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.7925, -70.74829
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,356 (2025)
Projected traffic63,172 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$703,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD built?

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

What condition is I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD carry?

About 18,356 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 NB over HWY Charlotte Furnc RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.