US Bridges

I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E US1 · Structure no. P030252VQDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,504 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 Ramp D
CrossesI 95 Ramp C
Location.1 MI E US1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5219, -70.99434
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2019)
Projected traffic19,504 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 Ramp D over I 95 Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.