I 495 Rp M&merrk S over Water Shawsheen River

Fair Condition63 years old16,940 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationNext To I495
CarriesI 495 Rp M&merrk S
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Coordinates42.70465, -71.14027

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Max Span15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Deck Width649.9 ft (198.1 m)
Deck Area3070.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,940 (2019)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberL040382X2DOTNBI

Nearby Bridges

I 495 over Comb Merrimac ST & Mbta 0.1 mi Fair I 495 SB Ramp L over Comb Merrimack ST & Mbt 0.1 mi Poor I 495 NB Ramp N over Comb Sutton ST & Mbta 0.1 mi Poor I 495 Upper Level over I 495 Lower Level 0.1 mi Poor I 495 & Access Rps over Water Merrimack River 0.1 mi Poor HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramp J 0.4 mi Good HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River 0.5 mi Fair HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River 0.5 mi Good HWY Marstn ST NB over I 495 Ramps A & K 0.5 mi Good I 495 over HWY Massachusetts AVE 0.5 mi Poor