US Bridges

I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .9 MI N Ipswich River · Structure no. B190082VADOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,700
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 43,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,704 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesHWY Fuller LN
Location.9 MI N Ipswich River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63457, -70.977
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,700 (2025)
Projected traffic89,704 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN 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 NB over HWY Fuller LN carry?

About 43,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over HWY Fuller LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.