US Bridges

HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 N RTE 62 · Structure no. C190142N0DOT634

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Stow RD
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.25 N RTE 62
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45524, -71.4093
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic948 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Stow RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.