US 3 NB over Water Concord River
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI NW RT3 & Cncrd RD · Structure no. B120228G2DOTNBI
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 NB over Water Concord River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 NB over Water Concord River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 81,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,600 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 NB over Water Concord River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 3 NB over Water Concord River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 3 NB over Water Concord River carry?
About 81,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 3 NB over Water Concord River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 NB over Water Concord River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.