US Bridges

HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N. of ST-135 · Structure no. A14011AE1DOT634

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,418 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fountain ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 Mi. N. of ST-135
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26082, -71.45317
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,418 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.