US Bridges

HWY Cross ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM S JCT SR28&38 · Structure no. S170053G2DOT634

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cross ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Cross ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 97 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 6 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,267 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cross ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location1.6 KM S JCT SR28&38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38292, -71.09
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic16,267 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is HWY Cross ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 September 2022.

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

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cross ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.