US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI Wly Saugus River · Structure no. W010082FJDOTNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD is a concrete frame carrying I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 142,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,206 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesHWY Pleasure Island RD
Location0.3 MI Wly Saugus River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5131, -71.04135
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,650 (2023)
Projected traffic213,206 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD carry?

About 142,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over HWY Pleasure Island RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.