US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI from City Line · Structure no. C010264DFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 600 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,503
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 18,503 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,379 by 2031. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST carry?
About 18,503 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 Memorial DR over HWY Brookline ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.