US Bridges

US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.8 KM N of I 495 · Structure no. C08001ACMDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,155
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 42,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,117 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 3 SB
CrossesST110 Chelmsford ST
Location0.8 KM N of I 495
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates42.61338, -71.32872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,155 (2019)
Projected traffic52,117 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST carry?

About 42,155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 SB over ST110 Chelmsford ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.