US Bridges

HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.5 Mi. Nth of ST-16 · Structure no. S12003B2YDOT634

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Whitney ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location1.5 Mi. Nth of ST-16
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23964, -71.41518
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whitney ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.