US Bridges

ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .8 MI N Manchester Town H · Structure no. M020142UDDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 72 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 21,920 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST128 SB
CrossesHWY Pine ST
Location.8 MI N Manchester Town H
RouteState Highway 128
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5905, -70.7936
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,920 (2024)
Projected traffic66,331 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is ST128 SB over HWY Pine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST carry?

About 21,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST128 SB over HWY Pine ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.