US Bridges

I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16KM SW Grt Plain Ave. · Structure no. D05038B3EDOTNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 75,565 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB/ST128 NB
CrossesWater Charles River
Location.16KM SW Grt Plain Ave.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26733, -71.20254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,565 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River carry?

About 75,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB/ST128 NB over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.