I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At Ipswich River · Structure no. B190062V9DOTNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 43,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,758 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 43,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.