HWY Lowell Ave over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM S. Charles Rv S22 · Structure no. N120224R1DOTNBI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,224
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lowell Ave over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lowell Ave 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 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 14,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 52 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lowell Ave 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 Lowell Ave 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lowell Ave over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta carry?
About 14,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lowell Ave over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lowell Ave over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.