I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Newton Weston Twn Line · Structure no. N120632FPDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169,456
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, 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 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 169,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 252,688 by 2031. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River carry?
About 169,456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 /ST128 over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.