US Bridges

HWY River RD over I 95 /ST128

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.3 KM Sly Rt 20 · Structure no. W290172LFDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River RD over I 95 /ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River RD over I 95 /ST128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,901 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY River RD
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location2.3 KM Sly Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35178, -71.26462
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
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2023)
Projected traffic28,901 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River RD 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 April 2023.

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

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River RD over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.