US Bridges

HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1MI.NTH.OF ST.135 · Structure no. F07015BJ6DOT634

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Winter ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1MI.NTH.OF ST.135
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27455, -71.43659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.