US Bridges

HWY Walnut ST over TR Green Line D

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Over Green Line · Structure no. N120394U2MBTNBI

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,569
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Walnut ST over TR Green Line D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Walnut ST over TR Green Line D in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 119 years old, older 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 24,569 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Walnut ST
CrossesTR Green Line D
LocationOver Green Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3217, -71.20619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,569 (2022)
Projected traffic21,478 by 2031
Trucks3%
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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is HWY Walnut ST over TR Green Line D 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 September 2024.

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

About 24,569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Walnut ST over TR Green Line D?

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