US Bridges

HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.32 KM NE Summer Ave · Structure no. R03001AD9DOT634

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,238 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mineral ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.32 KM NE Summer Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52568, -71.11589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2017)
Projected traffic3,238 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mineral ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.