I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI N Ipswich River · Structure no. B190092VDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,284 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 69 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fish Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook carry?
About 43,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Water Fish Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.