US Bridges

US 3 SB over HWY Main ST

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2 Mi. NW Drum Hill · Structure no. C080466G8DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 SB over HWY Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 SB over HWY Main ST 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 3 SB
CrossesHWY Main ST
Location2 Mi. NW Drum Hill
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.62965, -71.40206
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2017)
Projected traffic78,965 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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 SB over HWY Main ST built?

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

What condition is US 3 SB over HWY Main ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 SB over HWY Main ST carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 3 SB over HWY Main ST?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 SB over HWY Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.