US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .4 MI N of Concord Ave · Structure no. C010314DRDOTNBI
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,732
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25,732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,499 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line carry?
About 25,732 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 /ST2&16/ALWF over TR Red Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.