US Bridges

HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. W. of Mass Pike · Structure no. F07067A4LDOTNBI

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,379
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 11,379 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Crossng Blvd
CrossesComb ST 9 & CSX
Location.5 Mi. W. of Mass Pike
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29715, -71.49209
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,379 (2023)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & 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 Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX carry?

About 11,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crossng Blvd over Comb ST 9 & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.