US 3 SB over HWY Richardson RD
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI NW Drum Hill · Structure no. C08042AYBDOTNBI
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,638
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 3 SB over HWY Richardson RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 SB over HWY Richardson 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 50,638 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,978 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 3 SB over HWY Richardson RD built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 3 SB over HWY Richardson 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 3 SB over HWY Richardson RD carry?
About 50,638 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 3 SB over HWY Richardson RD?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 3 SB over HWY Richardson RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.