US Bridges

US 3 SB over RR Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.25 MI NW Drum Hill · Structure no. C08044841DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,638
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 SB over RR Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 SB over RR Bmrr 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,638 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,972 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 3 SB
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location1.25 MI NW Drum Hill
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.62696, -71.39021
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,638 (2018)
Projected traffic108,972 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 SB over RR Bmrr built?

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

What condition is US 3 SB over RR Bmrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 SB over RR Bmrr carry?

About 50,638 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 3 SB over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 SB over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.