US Bridges

HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of ST-135 · Structure no. F0701629HDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,376
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 125 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 9,376 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,268 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fountain ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 MI N of ST-135
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27502, -71.42683
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,376 (2022)
Projected traffic22,268 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 October 2023.

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

About 9,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fountain ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.