US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over I 95 /ST128

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 KM S Mass Pike · Structure no. N120562MGDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2023 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 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,477 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location1 KM S Mass Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33261, -71.25534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,477 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 September 2023.

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

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.