US Bridges

HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.2 KM SE of US 1 · Structure no. W3101536DDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,534 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY East ST
CrossesI 95 /US1/ST128
Location1.2 KM SE of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22265, -71.16934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,103 (2023)
Projected traffic35,534 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$11.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128 carry?

About 18,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East ST over I 95 /US1/ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.