US Bridges

ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · JCT ST-62 & ST-128 · Structure no. D030252U5DOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST is a concrete frame carrying ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 72,449 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,552 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST128
CrossesST 62 Elliot ST
LocationJCT ST-62 & ST-128
RouteState Highway 128
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56534, -70.92296
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,449 (2018)
Projected traffic116,552 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST carry?

About 72,449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns ST128 over ST 62 Elliot ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.