US Bridges

HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.4 KM S of JCT SR2 · Structure no. C010153FRDOT634

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,636 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Huron Ave
CrossesOther Greenway M/U Path
Location2.4 KM S of JCT SR2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3789, -71.14776
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic18,636 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Huron Ave over Other Greenway M/U Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.