US Bridges

HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N Lynn Train Statio · Structure no. L18010334DOT634

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Chestnut 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 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 5,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestnut ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.5 MI N Lynn Train Statio
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46751, -70.93567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,125 (2024)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestnut 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 Chestnut 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 Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 5,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.