US Bridges

HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.40 KM SE Walker & Brdwy · Structure no. L150112N6DOT634

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,285
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 115 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 5 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Walker ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location0.40 KM SE Walker & Brdwy
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64085, -71.33057
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2025)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks16%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr 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 December 2024.

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

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Walker ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.