ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · East Bridge Smith Rty · Structure no. L150612PBDOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,060
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 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 13,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,534 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd carry?
About 13,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns ST 38 NB Smith Rty over HWY Lowell-Lwrnce Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.