US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Rt 128 at Rt 28 · Structure no. R030082F0DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,090
16 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 16,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,949 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 150 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesST 28 Main ST
LocationRt 128 at Rt 28
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50359, -71.10256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width141 ft (42.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,090 (16)
Projected traffic241,949 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$12 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST carry?

About 16,090 vehicles per day (16 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over ST 28 Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.