US Bridges

HWY Tenney ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM N of ST-133 · Structure no. G0300431WDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tenney ST over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Tenney ST over I 95 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tenney ST
CrossesI 95
Location1.1 KM N of ST-133
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.71778, -70.96
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2017)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tenney ST over I 95 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tenney 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 February 2023.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tenney ST over I 95?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tenney ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.