US Bridges

HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM S. Charles Rv S25 · Structure no. N120194R4DOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,819
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 5,819 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lewis Ter
CrossesComb I 90 & Csx/Mbta
Location.8 KM S. Charles Rv S25
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35388, -71.19684
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,819 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Lewis Ter 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta carry?

About 5,819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lewis Ter over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.