US Bridges

HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI SW of JCT SR28&38 · Structure no. S170153GGDOT634

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 115 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 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lowell ST
CrossesRR Bmrr Spur
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT SR28&38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39278, -71.10617
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,825 (2024)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur 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 October 2024.

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

About 5,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lowell ST over RR Bmrr Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.