US Bridges

US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of ST-62 · Structure no. D030342T8DOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,328 by 2032. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Nb/Newbry ST
CrossesI 95
Location.5 MI N of ST-62
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59239, -70.96164
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2019)
Projected traffic54,328 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Nb/Newbry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95 carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Nb/Newbry ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.