US Bridges

I 95 NB Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 14 L51 · Structure no. W290614QHDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct is a concrete frame carrying I 95 NB Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 29,482 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,641 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB Ramp
CrossesOther Mdc Aqueduct
LocationAt Int 14 L51
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34019, -71.25982
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,482 (2023)
Projected traffic42,641 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB 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 June 2023.

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

About 29,482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB Ramp over Other Mdc Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.