HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.9 MI W of Rt 27 · Structure no. N03033291DOTNBI
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,773
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 34,773 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a carry?
About 34,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Speen ST SB over ST 9 & Ramp a?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.