US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.7 MI S Lowell Street · Structure no. P030502UGDOTNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144,936
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 144,936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,661 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesI 95 Ramp J
Location1.7 MI S Lowell Street
RouteState Highway 128
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52577, -70.97215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,936 (2024)
Projected traffic129,661 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J carry?

About 144,936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.