US Bridges

HWY Fayette ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .9 MI N Lynn Train Statio · Structure no. L18011335DOT634

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
3,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fayette ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Fayette 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 3,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fayette ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.9 MI N Lynn Train Statio
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46809, -70.93441
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 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 traffic3,425 (2024)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 3,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.