US Bridges

HWY Steadman ST over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI E Drum Hill · Structure no. C080157D4DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,911
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Steadman ST over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Steadman ST over US 3 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 6 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 8,911 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Steadman ST
CrossesUS 3
Location0.75 MI E Drum Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62043, -71.35069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,911 (2017)
Projected traffic12,161 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Steadman ST over US 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Steadman ST over US 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Steadman ST over US 3 carry?

About 8,911 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Steadman ST over US 3?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Steadman ST over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.