HWY Highland ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM S. ST16 S18 · Structure no. N120264QYDOTNBI
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,724
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Highland ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Highland ST 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 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 Highland ST 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 Highland 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Highland ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta carry?
About 6,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is HWY Highland ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Highland ST over Comb I 90 & Csx/Mbta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.