US Bridges

HWY Crafts RD over ST128

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .48 KM S Annisquam Riv · Structure no. G0502030QDOTNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crafts RD over ST128 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Crafts RD over ST128 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Crafts RD
CrossesST128
Location.48 KM S Annisquam Riv
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62559, -70.69556
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2024)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crafts RD over ST128 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is HWY Crafts RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Crafts RD over ST128 carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Crafts RD over ST128?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crafts RD over ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.