US Bridges

HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Washington Intersect · Structure no. M010064URMBTNBI

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,904
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 126 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 5,904 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Clifton ST
CrossesComb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange
LocationAt Washington Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43209, -71.07212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,904 (2012)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange carry?

About 5,904 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Clifton ST over Comb Mbta/Bmrr & Orange?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.