US Bridges

I 95 SB/ST128 SB over Water Charles River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.Sw of Grt Plain Ave · Structure no. D05039B8JDOTNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB/ST128 SB over Water Charles River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB/ST128 SB over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 69,490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB/ST128 SB
CrossesWater Charles River
Location.1 Mi.Sw of Grt Plain Ave
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26723, -71.20357
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating104.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,490 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB/ST128 SB 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 December 2023.

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

About 69,490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.