US Bridges

I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. P030262VRDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST 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 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 Ramps A&b
CrossesUS 1 Newbury ST
Location0.6 MI N of I-95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52372, -70.99627
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2017)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST built?

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

What condition is I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 Ramps A&b over US 1 Newbury ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.