US Bridges

HWY Hale ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI S of ST-113 · Structure no. N11018322DOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hale ST over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hale 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 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2033. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hale ST
CrossesI 95
Location1 MI S of ST-113
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.80266, -70.91512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2018)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2033
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$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hale ST over I 95 built?

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

What condition is HWY Hale 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 January 2024.

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

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hale ST over I 95?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hale ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.