US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Rt 3 at Rt 128 · Structure no. B290062G3DOTNBI
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,220 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd carry?
About 22,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 NB over I 95 /ST128 & Cd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.