US Bridges

HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · RR MP 198.68 · Structure no. A16019400DOT634

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,686 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lindsey ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
LocationRR MP 198.68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.96179, -71.27013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2022)
Projected traffic8,686 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lindsey ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.