US Bridges

US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 KM S. Drum Hil · Structure no. C080178EFDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD 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 100,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,978 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 3 SB
CrossesHWY Parkhurst RD
Location0.4 KM S. Drum Hil
RouteU.S. Route 3
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62075, -71.35981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,800 (2017)
Projected traffic138,978 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD built?

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

What condition is US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD carry?

About 100,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 SB over HWY Parkhurst RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.