US Bridges

HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .48 KM S. Charles Rv S26 · Structure no. N120174R5DOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Church 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Church ST
CrossesComb I 90 & Csx/Mbta
Location.48 KM S. Charles Rv S26
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35551, -71.19018
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic12,161 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Church ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.