US Bridges

HWY Sugar RD over I 495

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Mm 71.5 / 1.5 MI N of 117 · Structure no. B1500321ADOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sugar RD over I 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sugar RD over I 495 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sugar RD
CrossesI 495
LocationMm 71.5 / 1.5 MI N of 117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45034, -71.58172
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$11.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sugar RD over I 495 built?

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

What condition is HWY Sugar RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Sugar RD over I 495 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sugar RD over I 495?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sugar RD over I 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.