FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 95 NB/ST128 NB

Carrying I 95 NB/ST128 NB over ST 3 A/CAMBRIDGE ST

AT JUNC. OF I 95 & ST 3A, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 95 NB/ST128 NB

The I 95 NB/ST128 NB bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries I 95 NB/ST128 NB over ST 3 A/CAMBRIDGE ST. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.5 meters (205 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 89,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 95 NB/ST128 NB compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
I 95 NB/ST128 NB 25.5 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.1
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1964
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
62.5 m (205 ft)
Deck Width
22.6 m (74 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
89,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B290102EUDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 95 NB/ST128 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 95 NB/ST128 NB against other structures in Middlesex and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 95 NB/ST128 NB?

I 95 NB/ST128 NB in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 95 NB/ST128 NB inspected?

I 95 NB/ST128 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 89,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 95 NB/ST128 NB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 95 NB/ST128 NB?

I 95 NB/ST128 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 95 NB/ST128 NB?

I 95 NB/ST128 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 95 NB/ST128 NB and does age affect safety?

I 95 NB/ST128 NB was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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