US Bridges

HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI SW Rt 3A & Hale ST · Structure no. L150082N3DOT634

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 133 years old, older 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ymca DR
CrossesComb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive
Location0.1 MI SW Rt 3A & Hale ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63446, -71.31384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic11,213 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ymca DR over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.