US Bridges

HWY Howe ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Cordaville RD · Structure no. A1401329CDOT634

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Howe ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Howe ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Howe ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 MI S of Cordaville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26501, -71.49807
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2014)
Projected traffic948 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Howe ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 February 2024.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Howe ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.