US Bridges

HWY Rangeway RD over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.25 MI NE RTE 4 · Structure no. B120258V9DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rangeway RD over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rangeway 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,107 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rangeway RD
CrossesUS 3
Location1.25 MI NE RTE 4
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57561, -71.30565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,107 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$997,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rangeway RD over US 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Rangeway 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 May 2023.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rangeway RD over US 3?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rangeway RD over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.