US Bridges

HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. W. of Rte. 38 · Structure no. L150242BPMUNNBI

Built
1884
141 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rogers ST
CrossesWater Concord River
Location.5 Mi. W. of Rte. 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63603, -71.30157
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2013)
Projected traffic24,637 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River 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 Rogers ST over Water Concord River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rogers ST over Water Concord River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.