HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 0.16 KM W ST 28 · Structure no. L0402732FDOT634
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,392 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.