US Bridges

ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 2 KM North of ST114 · Structure no. D03020AQ8DOTNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST128
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon
Location2 KM North of ST114
RouteState Highway 128
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55704, -70.93021
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,000 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon carry?

About 66,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr (abandon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.