US Bridges

HWY Forest ST over I 95

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At Mm 65.3 · Structure no. P0303731TDOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Forest ST over I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Forest ST over I 95 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Forest ST
CrossesI 95
LocationAt Mm 65.3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.53263, -70.98181
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Forest ST over I 95 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Forest 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 March 2023.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Forest ST over I 95?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Forest ST over I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.