US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Norumbega RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI Nly Rt 30 · Structure no. W290182F4DOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over HWY Norumbega RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over HWY Norumbega RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 6 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 147,364 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 266,902 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesHWY Norumbega RD
Location0.2 MI Nly Rt 30
RouteInterstate 128
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34623, -71.26234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,364 (2023)
Projected traffic266,902 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over HWY Norumbega 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 March 2023.

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

About 147,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over HWY Norumbega RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.