ST128 over Water Annisquam River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At Annisquam River · Structure no. G050172U8DOTNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 862 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,201
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST128 over Water Annisquam River is a steel arch - deck carrying ST128 over Water Annisquam River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 42,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,433 by 2032. The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST128 over Water Annisquam River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is ST128 over Water Annisquam River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does ST128 over Water Annisquam River carry?
About 42,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST128 over Water Annisquam River?
The structure is 862 ft (262.7 m) long with a longest span of 420 ft (128 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns ST128 over Water Annisquam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.