US Bridges

HWY Jewett ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 3.2 KM N ST133 · Structure no. G0300531RDOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jewett ST over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Jewett ST over I 95 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2032. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jewett ST
CrossesI 95
Location3.2 KM N ST133
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.73686, -70.95167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2025)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jewett ST over I 95 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Jewett 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 2025.

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

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jewett ST over I 95?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jewett ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.