US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI W of I-93 · Structure no. W430282LBDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,027 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesI 95 /ST128
Location0.5 MI W of I-93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50288, -71.12646
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2017)
Projected traffic120,027 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128 carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over I 95 /ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.