US Bridges

HWY Grapevine RD over ST128

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI N.Standley St. · Structure no. W1600331QDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grapevine RD over ST128 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grapevine RD 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.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,792 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grapevine RD
CrossesST128
Location1.2 MI N.Standley St.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58431, -70.82083
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2022)
Projected traffic9,792 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grapevine RD over ST128 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grapevine RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Grapevine RD over ST128 carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grapevine RD over ST128?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grapevine RD over ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.