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HWY Gloucestr Av over RR MBTA

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S ST128 · Structure no. G05016327DOT634

Built
1861
164 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gloucestr Av over RR MBTA is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Gloucestr Av over RR MBTA in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1861, so it is 164 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Gloucestr Av
CrossesRR MBTA
Location.1 MI S ST128
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62408, -70.66433
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating105.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gloucestr Av over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1861, making it 164 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Gloucestr 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gloucestr Av over RR MBTA?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gloucestr Av over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.