US Bridges

ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Rt 125 at Rt 93 · Structure no. W380342E8DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,431 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST125 Ballrdvle ST
CrossesI 93
LocationRt 125 at Rt 93
RouteState Highway 125
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5841, -71.15771
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2018)
Projected traffic43,431 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93 carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST125 Ballrdvle ST over I 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.