US Bridges

HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N ST127 · Structure no. G05015326DOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 175 years old, older 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 5 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Centnnial Av
CrossesRR MBTA
Location.5 MI N ST127
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6178, -70.67269
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Centnnial Av over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.