US Bridges

HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx

PoorClosed to traffic

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of Rt 135 · Structure no. N0301229LDOT634

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 134 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Boden LN
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location0.1 MI N of Rt 135
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28317, -71.39132
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2007)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Boden LN 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Boden LN over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.