US Bridges

HWY Elm ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI SE of School St. · Structure no. M03015AMCDOT634

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elm ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Elm ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Elm ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
Location.3 MI SE of School St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9995, -71.24348
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,836 (2023)
Projected traffic14,214 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Elm 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 January 2023.

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

About 13,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Elm ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.