US Bridges

I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI NE Rt 128 & Rt 3A · Structure no. W430242FBDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 90,617 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,326 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB/ST128 SB
CrossesHWY Forest Park RD
Location1 MI NE Rt 128 & Rt 3A
RouteInterstate 128
Coordinates42.50066, -71.14864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,617 (2023)
Projected traffic280,326 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$8.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD carry?

About 90,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Forest Park RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.