US Bridges

HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .2 Miles E ST 28 · Structure no. A09010AKBDOT634

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Harding ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.2 Miles E ST 28
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66265, -71.1431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Harding ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.