US Bridges

HWY Topsfield RD over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 2.1 MI N Ipswich River · Structure no. B190112Y5DOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Topsfield RD over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Topsfield RD over I 95 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Topsfield RD
CrossesI 95
Location2.1 MI N Ipswich River
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65116, -70.9771
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (55 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2025)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Topsfield RD over I 95 built?

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

What condition is HWY Topsfield RD over I 95 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 HWY Topsfield RD over I 95 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Topsfield RD over I 95?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (55 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Topsfield RD over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.