US Bridges

HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.0 KM N of JCT SR60 · Structure no. M120343EPDOTNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,005 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Fellsway Wst
CrossesI 93
Location1.0 KM N of JCT SR60
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43167, -71.10267
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic21,005 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93 carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fellsway Wst over I 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.