US Bridges

HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. W. of Pleasant ST · Structure no. F070524PFDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2033. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Temple ST
CrossesComb I 90 & CSX
Location.1 Mi. W. of Pleasant ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30173, -71.45411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Temple ST over Comb I 90 & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.