US Bridges

HWY Washngton Av over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI SW of Rt 27 · Structure no. N0300829MDOT634

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton Av over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Washngton Av over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,107 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton Av
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location0.4 MI SW of Rt 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28495, -71.35286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2024)
Projected traffic7,107 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Washngton Av 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 July 2024.

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

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton Av over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.