US Bridges

HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI N of ST-16 · Structure no. E120033GJDOT634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Tileston ST
CrossesTR Nrthrn Strand Comm
Location0.25 MI N of ST-16
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.40514, -71.06374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tileston ST over TR Nrthrn Strand Comm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.