HWY School ST over ST128
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .6 MI N Manchester Town H · Structure no. M0201531DDOTNBI
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY School ST over ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY School ST over ST128 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 49 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY School ST over ST128 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY School ST over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY School ST over ST128 carry?
About 8,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY School ST over ST128?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY School ST over ST128?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.