US Bridges

I 495 SB over RR Bmrr (abandoned)

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of ST-62 · Structure no. B090181V1DOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over RR Bmrr (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over RR Bmrr (abandoned) in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 27,582 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesRR Bmrr (abandoned)
Location0.1 MI N of ST-62
RouteInterstate 495
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39533, -71.60738
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,582 (2022)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over RR Bmrr (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 March 2023.

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

About 27,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.