US Bridges

HWY Lwll Conn SB over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI S of I 495 · Structure no. C08031762DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lwll Conn SB over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lwll Conn SB 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lwll Conn SB
CrossesUS 3
Location0.6 MI S of I 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59972, -71.32139
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2021)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lwll Conn SB over US 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Lwll Conn SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lwll Conn SB over US 3 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lwll Conn SB over US 3?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lwll Conn SB over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.