US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over I 95 /ST128

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI NE Bedford ST · Structure no. L100152LWDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,655
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over I 95 /ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grove ST over I 95 /ST128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, 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 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,845 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location0.5 MI NE Bedford ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.47312, -71.23778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2019)
Projected traffic14,845 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove ST 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 October 2023.

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

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.