HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Ramp B-10/RAMP B-8 · Structure no. L150812H4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,860
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 7,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,133 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8 carry?
About 7,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lwll Cn B-10 over HWY Lowel Con Ramp B8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.