US Bridges

ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Fellsway · Structure no. M12017BGBDOTNBI

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy
CrossesComb Rivers Edge&mbta&o
Location.2 MI E of Fellsway
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.40436, -71.07697
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,300 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o carry?

About 68,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns ST 16 Rev Bch Pkwy over Comb Rivers Edge&mbta&o?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.