US Bridges

HWY Concord RD over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM N RTE 4 · Structure no. B12021AY8DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,405
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Concord RD over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Concord RD 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 23,405 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,222 by 2032. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Concord RD
CrossesUS 3
Location1.6 KM N RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5428, -71.28355
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,405 (2019)
Projected traffic53,222 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Concord RD over US 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Concord RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Concord RD over US 3 carry?

About 23,405 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Concord RD over US 3?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Concord RD over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.