US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI W of JCT SR38&60 · Structure no. M120153G1DOT634

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 134 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,580 by 2031. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location1.5 MI W of JCT SR38&60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42816, -71.14117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.