US Bridges

I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .7 MI S Forest Street · Structure no. P030492W2DOTNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,277 by 2031. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 Ramp G
CrossesI 95 Ramp J
Location.7 MI S Forest Street
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52401, -70.97328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,264 (2024)
Projected traffic61,277 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J carry?

About 6,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 Ramp G over I 95 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.