US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI Nely Rt 28 · Structure no. W010192FGDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144,478
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 144,478 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,627 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location1.2 MI Nely Rt 28
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51445, -71.09053
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,478 (2019)
Projected traffic214,627 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 144,478 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.