US Bridges

HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI NE Andover & Salem · Structure no. B12013AN2DOT634

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,207
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Andover RD
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.1 MI NE Andover & Salem
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57765, -71.23126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,207 (2019)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Andover RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 6,207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Andover RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.