US Bridges

US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM E of Magazine ST · Structure no. C010114DJDOTNBI

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 119 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 41,897 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,175 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 3 Memorial DR
CrossesRR CSX
Location.32 KM E of Magazine ST
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35356, -71.109
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,897 (2023)
Projected traffic78,175 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX carry?

About 41,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 Memorial DR over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.