US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. E. of ST-27 · Structure no. N0300429RDOT634

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 130 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 Mi. E. of ST-27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28583, -71.34656
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.