FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 95 /ST128

Carrying I 95 /ST128 over RR MBTA/BMRR

1.6 KM W OF I-93 & I-95, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 95 /ST128

The I 95 /ST128 bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries I 95 /ST128 over RR MBTA/BMRR. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 192,672 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.1 metric tons.

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

How I 95 /ST128 compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Massachusetts bridges
820
Bridges in Middlesex · 72 in Poor condition
I 95 /ST128 34.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
34.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1961
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.8 m (124 ft)
Deck Width
44.9 m (147 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
192,672 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W430262FCDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

I 95 /ST128 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare I 95 /ST128 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 /ST128?

I 95 /ST128 in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 95 /ST128 inspected?

I 95 /ST128'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 192,672 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

I 95 /ST128 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 95 /ST128?

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

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

I 95 /ST128 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.

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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