US Bridges

HWY Old Billeric over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.0 MI North of Route 62 · Structure no. B04013761DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Billeric over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Billeric over US 3 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Billeric
CrossesUS 3
Location1.0 MI North of Route 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51791, -71.25923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Billeric over US 3 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Billeric over US 3 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Billeric over US 3 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Billeric over US 3?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Billeric over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.