US Bridges

I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central Ave

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .5 MI SE of ST 9 · Structure no. N0402235XDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,448
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central Ave is a concrete frame carrying I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central Ave in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 72 years old, older 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 82,448 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,899 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB/ST128 SB
CrossesHWY Central Ave
Location.5 MI SE of ST 9
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates42.31061, -71.22977
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,448 (2023)
Projected traffic254,899 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central Ave built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central 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 October 2024.

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

About 82,448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central Ave?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB/ST128 SB over HWY Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.