US Bridges

ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned)

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Railroad · Structure no. M120084DVDOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,190
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned) in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 175 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 28,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,065 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 Fellsway
CrossesRR Bmrr (abandoned)
LocationAt Railroad
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41417, -71.08447
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,190 (2019)
Projected traffic56,065 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned) 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned) carry?

About 28,190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Fellsway over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.