US Bridges

I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E US1 · Structure no. P030402VVDOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,862 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesHWY Lowell ST
Location.2 MI E US1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54688, -70.9821
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2025)
Projected traffic86,862 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB over HWY Lowell 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 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over HWY Lowell ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.