US Bridges

HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At Brimball Ave · Structure no. B1101231XDOTNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,742 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Brimbal Ave
CrossesST128
LocationAt Brimball Ave
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57518, -70.87912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2024)
Projected traffic22,742 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128 carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brimbal Ave over ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.