US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI N Rt 2 & Rt 95 · Structure no. L100112EYDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 years old, older 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 196,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 289,012 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesHWY Lincoln ST
Location0.5 MI N Rt 2 & Rt 95
RouteInterstate 128
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43563, -71.25956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,500 (2016)
Projected traffic289,012 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST carry?

About 196,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over HWY Lincoln ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.