I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River
GoodEssex County, Massachusetts · At Merrimac River · Structure no. A07016BHVDOTNBI
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River is a steel arch - thru carrying I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River carry?
About 39,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River?
The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 480 ft (146.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.