I 95 SB over Water Parker River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of Central ST · Structure no. N100202VKDOTNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,618
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Water Parker River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Water Parker River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 74 years old, older 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 35,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,550 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Water Parker River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is I 95 SB over Water Parker River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Water Parker River carry?
About 35,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Water Parker River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Water Parker River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.