US Bridges

I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E US1 · Structure no. P030462VYDOTNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 76,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,870 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95
CrossesI 95 Ramp from US 1 NB
Location.1 MI E US1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54217, -70.98401
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,700 (2016)
Projected traffic125,870 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$26.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB carry?

About 76,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over I 95 Ramp from US 1 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.