ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · At Twnln Bedford-Carlisle · Structure no. B040022K4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,521 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River carry?
About 9,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns ST225 Bedford RD over Water Concord River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.