ST128 over RR Mbta/bmrr (abandon
Essex County, Massachusetts · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- ST128 over RR Mbta/bmrr (abandon in Essex County, Massachusetts, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 66,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 61 of the 397 inventoried bridges in Essex County rated good (15.4%); 66 (16.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 91 ft |
| Location | 2 Km North of ST114 |
| NBI structure number | D03020AQ8DOTNBI |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Massachusetts department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Essex County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 93 over ST213 WB | 1959 | 186,800 | Fair |
| I 93 over Hwy Dascomb Rd | 1957 | 145,580 | Fair |
| I 93 over ST213 EB | 1959 | 144,946 | Fair |
| I 95 /ST128 over I 95 Ramp J | 1988 | 144,936 | Fair |
| I 95 /ST128 over Hwy Main St | 1948 | 143,473 | Fair |
| US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over I 95 /ST128 | 1963 | 140,655 | Poor |
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