US Bridges

I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Just North of RR Station · Structure no. D05048AXGDOTNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 201,078 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,004 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 /ST128
CrossesHWY University Ave
LocationJust North of RR Station
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21259, -71.14903
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.6 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201,078 (2023)
Projected traffic253,004 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave carry?

About 201,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 /ST128 over HWY University Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.