US Bridges

HWY Broadway over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.4 KM NW of JCT SR28&38 · Structure no. S17013BGEDOTNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Broadway over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Broadway over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Broadway
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location2.4 KM NW of JCT SR28&38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39945, -71.11059
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Broadway over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Broadway 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 August 2023.

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

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Broadway over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Broadway over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.