ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 300 Yds So Lwll Connctr · Structure no. L150392DJDOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,012
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,012 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,168 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook carry?
About 14,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns ST 3 A/Gorham ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.