US Bridges

HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM NE Salem & Brown · Structure no. B12014AF7DOT634

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,252
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,252 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Geo Brown ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.16 KM NE Salem & Brown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57132, -71.21685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,252 (2025)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Geo Brown ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 2,252 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Geo Brown ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.