US Bridges

HWY Centre ST over TR Green Line D

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Between Norwood & Paul ST · Structure no. N120364TYMBTNBI

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Centre ST over TR Green Line D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Centre ST over TR Green Line D in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 118 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Centre ST
CrossesTR Green Line D
LocationBetween Norwood & Paul ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32683, -71.1976
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (1997)
Projected traffic21,478 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is HWY Centre 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 November 2022.

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

About 13,600 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Centre ST over TR Green Line D?

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