US Bridges

HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.28 MI Noth of RTE 9 · Structure no. N120324TUMBTNBI

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,681
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 132 years old, older 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 9,681 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hammond ST
CrossesTR Green Line D
Location0.28 MI Noth of RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32669, -71.1655
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,681 (2022)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D carry?

About 9,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hammond ST over TR Green Line D?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.