US Bridges

HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Oak Grove MBTA Statio · Structure no. M010153EUDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Winter ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
LocationAt Oak Grove MBTA Statio
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4354, -71.07116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Winter ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.