US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK in .25 MI N Of ST-129, Essex County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of C (42/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 141K vehicles daily on US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK over I 95 /St128. It is classified as structurally deficient.
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 42/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1963 and is now 63 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK carries an average daily traffic count of 140,655 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing I 95 /St128. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK is a 63-year-old bridge located .25 MI N Of ST-129 in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK over I 95 /St128 with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 141K vehicles per day. Built in 1963, the structure spans 81.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (42/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 4/9 (poor). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK has a Condition Score of 42/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 4/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK carries approximately 141K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 81.7 meters long and located on US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK in .25 MI N Of ST-129, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Yes, US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK is located .25 MI N Of ST-129 in Essex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK over I 95 /St128. Its coordinates are 42.516514, -71.001569. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK carries US 1 NEWBRPRT TPK over I 95 /St128. The bridge is 81.7 meters long and was built in 1963.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.