ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of ST RTE 38 · Structure no. M120194DYDOTNBI
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 41,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,868 by 2031. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky carry?
About 41,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns ST 16 Myst Val Pky over Comb Mystic R & Ped/Bky?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.