HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Rourke Bridge · Structure no. L150882M4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,113 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,900
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,325 by 2031. The structure is 1,113 ft (339.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R carry?
About 23,900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R?
The structure is 1,113 ft (339.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.