I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N Lowell Street · Structure no. P030362VXDOTNBI
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,634
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 42,634 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,756 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail carry?
About 42,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Other MBTA - Bike Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.