US Bridges

HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI E of Greenwood RD · Structure no. H23023CD1MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Overlook RD
CrossesComb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk
Location0.1 MI E of Greenwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25368, -71.54053
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Overlook RD over Comb Sddle Hll Tl & Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.