US Bridges

HWY Orchard RD over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI SE Concord River · Structure no. B120268FRDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Orchard RD over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Orchard 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Orchard RD
CrossesUS 3
Location1.5 MI SE Concord River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52932, -71.27347
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$896,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Orchard RD over US 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Orchard 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 Orchard RD over US 3 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Orchard RD over US 3?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Orchard RD over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.