US Bridges

HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI Nely Rt 28 · Structure no. W010212MFDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,398
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 3,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hopkins ST
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location0.3 MI Nely Rt 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50498, -71.09817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,398 (2023)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128 carry?

About 3,398 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hopkins ST over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.