US Bridges

ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Everett Ave · Structure no. S17025BDWDOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 46,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 28 Mcgrath HWY
CrossesHWY Gilman ST
Location.1 MI S of Everett Ave
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.38517, -71.09101
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST carry?

About 46,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Mcgrath HWY over HWY Gilman ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.