US Bridges

HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI NE Rt 3A & Lndbrg · Structure no. L150062N9DOT634

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 years old, older 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lundberg ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.25 MI NE Rt 3A & Lndbrg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62358, -71.30145
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2017)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lundberg ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.