US Bridges

HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband)

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 SE Lwll Conn · Structure no. L150022N4DOT634

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband) in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,792 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Plain ST
CrossesRR CSX (aband)
Location0.25 SE Lwll Conn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62423, -71.3151
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic9,792 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband) carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Plain ST over RR CSX (aband)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.