US Bridges

I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E US1 · Structure no. P030442VTDOTNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,966
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 28,966 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,324 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB Connector
CrossesUS 1 Nb/Newbury ST
Location.1 MI E US1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54304, -70.98521
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,966 (2024)
Projected traffic36,324 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST carry?

About 28,966 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB Connector over US 1 Nb/Newbury ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.