US Bridges

US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · .25 MI N of ST-129 · Structure no. L190062TKDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140,655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 140,655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,930 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 Newbrprt Tpk
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location.25 MI N of ST-129
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.51651, -71.00157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,655 (2024)
Projected traffic157,930 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128 carry?

About 140,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.