US Bridges

HWY Bare Hill RD over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Bearhill RD at I-95 · Structure no. B1901230CDOTNBI

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

About this bridge

HWY Bare Hill RD over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bare Hill 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bare Hill RD
CrossesI 95
LocationBearhill RD at I-95
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66226, -70.97677
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2025)
Projected traffic790 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bare Hill RD over I 95 built?

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

What condition is HWY Bare Hill 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 Bare Hill RD over I 95 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bare Hill RD over I 95?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bare Hill RD over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.