US Bridges

HWY Lowell ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.8 KM NW of JCT SR28&38 · Structure no. S17011AW2DOT634

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,077
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lowell ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Lowell ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,077 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Lowell ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location1.8 KM NW of JCT SR28&38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39319, -71.10584
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,077 (2018)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lowell 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 October 2022.

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

About 6,077 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lowell ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.