US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI Nely Rt 28 · Structure no. W010182FHDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134,371
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 134,371 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,575 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 148 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesHWY North Ave
Location1.4 MI Nely Rt 28
RouteInterstate 128
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51674, -71.08957
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,371 (2016)
Projected traffic218,575 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave carry?

About 134,371 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over HWY North Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.