US Bridges

HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .9 MI West ST 1A · Structure no. H03001AQ2DOT634

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cutler RD
CrossesRR MBTA
Location.9 MI West ST 1A
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63116, -70.86381
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2019)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cutler RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cutler RD over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.