US Bridges

HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.8 KM So Mass Pike · Structure no. W290142M8DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Recreatn RD
CrossesST128 Service RD
Location0.8 KM So Mass Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33873, -71.25888
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD built?

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

What condition is HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Recreatn RD over ST128 Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.