US Bridges

I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · Just S. of Mm 48.8 · Structure no. M210171UFDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 41,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,119 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 SB
CrossesOther Bike Trail
LocationJust S. of Mm 48.8
RouteInterstate 495
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15274, -71.48689
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,829 (2023)
Projected traffic61,119 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail carry?

About 41,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over Other Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.