US Bridges

HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX

PoorPosted for load

Essex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E I 93 · Structure no. A09015332DOT634

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Tewksbury ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location.2 MI E I 93
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.61866, -71.17088
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tewksbury ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.