US Bridges

ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Santilli Cir · Structure no. E120054E7DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 5 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 52,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,172 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.2 MI E of Santilli Cir
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.40164, -71.06368
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,800 (2019)
Projected traffic63,172 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 52,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.