US Bridges

I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM North of Rt 30 · Structure no. W290252F5DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 on Ramp
CrossesOther Mdc Aqueduct
Location.16 KM North of Rt 30
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34495, -71.26208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2023)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct 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 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 on Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.