ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .24 KM Sely Shawsheen St. · Structure no. T03002AE3DOTNBI
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,112 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns ST 38 Main ST over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.