US Bridges

HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.16 KM E Lawrence Street · Structure no. L1500490FDOT634

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Morton ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location0.16 KM E Lawrence Street
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62576, -71.29157
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Morton ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr 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 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Morton ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.