HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike ST
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM SE Rt 3A & Hale ST · Structure no. L150792HFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,995 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 99 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike ST built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike 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 Thorndike ST carry?
About 35,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike ST?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lowell Conn over HWY Thorndike ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.