US Bridges

US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr

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Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Ringe Ave · Structure no. C010204DHDOTNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,603
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,603 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,392 by 2032. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 3 /ST2&16/ALWF
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.1 MI S of Ringe Ave
RouteU.S. Route 3
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39213, -71.14111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,603 (2025)
Projected traffic107,392 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$10.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 55,603 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.