US Bridges

HWY Recreatn RD over I 95 /ST128

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.8 KM S Mass Pike · Structure no. W290308R6DOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Recreatn RD over I 95 /ST128 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Recreatn RD over I 95 /ST128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Recreatn RD
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location0.8 KM S Mass Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33822, -71.26014
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2023)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks17%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Recreatn RD over I 95 /ST128 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Recreatn RD over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.