US Bridges

I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N Merrimac River · Structure no. A07019BNTDOTNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk is a concrete frame carrying I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 95
CrossesTR Amesbury Riverwalk
Location1 MI N Merrimac River
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates42.84686, -70.90181
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2025)
Projected traffic—
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over TR Amesbury Riverwalk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.