US Bridges

US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI S Treblecove RD · Structure no. B120238YNDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,663
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD 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 53,663 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,600 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesUS 3 NB
CrossesHWY Farm RD
Location0.25 MI S Treblecove RD
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.55503, -71.29291
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,663 (2019)
Projected traffic94,600 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$346,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD built?

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

What condition is US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD carry?

About 53,663 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 NB over HWY Farm RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.