ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Pearl ST · Structure no. S170224E2DOTNBI
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel truss - thru carrying ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 99 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,540 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over RR Mbta/Bmrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.