HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 KM SW Rt 3A · Structure no. L150762HDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST 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 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 55,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,146 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST carry?
About 55,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Howard ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.