US Bridges

HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N of US-1 · Structure no. P030512LJDOTNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2033. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Farm Avenue
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location1 MI N of US-1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52335, -70.98169
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
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2024)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128 built?

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

What condition is HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Farm Avenue over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.