US Bridges

HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Lynn T Station · Structure no. L18009333DOT634

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 112 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Green ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.1 MI N of Lynn T Station
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4661, -70.93873
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Green ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.