US Bridges

HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.40 KM W Rt 3A · Structure no. L15001ALJDOT634

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,681
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,922 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lincoln ST
CrossesComb CSX & Quebec ST
Location0.40 KM W Rt 3A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6268, -71.31337
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2020)
Projected traffic5,922 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST built?

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

What condition is HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lincoln ST over Comb CSX & Quebec ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.