US Bridges

I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 2.1 MI N Parker River · Structure no. N100222VMDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 73 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 63,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 795,967 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesHWY Scotland RD
Location2.1 MI N Parker River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.78013, -70.92658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,600 (2017)
Projected traffic795,967 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD carry?

About 63,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over HWY Scotland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.