US Bridges

HWY Pawtucket ST over RR Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 150 Yds So of River · Structure no. L150132N8DOT634

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,560
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pawtucket ST over RR Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pawtucket ST over RR Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 20,560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,481 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pawtucket ST
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location150 Yds So of River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63925, -71.34102
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,560 (2019)
Projected traffic33,481 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pawtucket ST over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pawtucket 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 September 2023.

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

About 20,560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pawtucket ST over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pawtucket ST over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.