I 495 Upper Level over I 495 Lower Level

Poor Condition64 years old73,359 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Merrimac River
CarriesI 495 Upper Level
CrossesI 495 Lower Level
Coordinates42.70639, -71.13889

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1048.9 ft (319.7 m)
Max Span140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Deck Width93.2 ft (28.4 m)
Deck Area9079.5 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic73,359 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge6
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberL040352XDDOTNBI

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