US Bridges

HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .7 Mi. N. of ST-135 · Structure no. F0701829JDOT634

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,849 by 2033. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mt Wayte Ave
CrossesRR CSX
Location.7 Mi. N. of ST-135
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28888, -71.43129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2014)
Projected traffic32,849 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mt Wayte Ave over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.