ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Allston ST · Structure no. S170394E6DOTNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 774 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 18,135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2033. The structure is 774 ft (235.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST carry?
About 18,135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST?
The structure is 774 ft (235.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Sb/Mcgrath over HWY Medford ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.