HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int 17 S28 · Structure no. N120164R6DOTNBI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 31,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta carry?
About 31,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Centre ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.