US Bridges

HWY Centre ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile South ST 62 · Structure no. D0303230KDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Centre ST over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Centre ST over I 95 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,161 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Centre ST
CrossesI 95
Location1 Mile South ST 62
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5683, -70.97077
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,161 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$14.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Centre ST over I 95 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Centre ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Centre ST over I 95 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Centre ST over I 95?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Centre ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.