US Bridges

I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. N. of ST.16 · Structure no. M210201ULDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 52,091 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,654 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 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
CrossesST 85 Cedar ST
Location1 Mi. N. of ST.16
RouteInterstate 495
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1662, -71.50874
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,091 (2023)
Projected traffic102,654 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST carry?

About 52,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 SB over ST 85 Cedar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.