US Bridges

HWY Waldngfld RD over RR MBTA

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At RR Tracks · Structure no. I0100832ADOT634

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Waldngfld RD over RR MBTA is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Waldngfld RD over RR MBTA in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 98 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Waldngfld RD
CrossesRR MBTA
LocationAt RR Tracks
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65679, -70.85049
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Waldngfld RD over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is HWY Waldngfld 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 January 2024.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Waldngfld RD over RR MBTA?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Waldngfld RD over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.