US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.9 MI Nely Rt 28 · Structure no. W010202FFDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 125,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,837 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesHWY Parker RD
Location0.9 MI Nely Rt 28
RouteInterstate 128
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51058, -71.09261
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,000 (2024)
Projected traffic210,837 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker 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 October 2024.

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

About 125,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker RD?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over HWY Parker RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.