US Bridges

HWY Central ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Quarter Mile N Parker Riv · Structure no. N100212Y2DOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Central 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesI 95
LocationQuarter Mile N Parker Riv
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.75654, -70.94183
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2025)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over I 95 built?

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

What condition is HWY Central 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 Central ST over I 95 carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over I 95?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.