HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI North of Rt 135 · Structure no. N0301029UDOT634
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,901 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Speen ST over RR Mbta/Csx?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.