US Bridges

US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.5 Mi. N of RTE 40 · Structure no. T090118HHDOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,679
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 82,679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,027 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 3 NB
CrossesHWY Dunstable RD
Location1.5 Mi. N of RTE 40
RouteU.S. Route 3
Coordinates42.65154, -71.42203
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,679 (2019)
Projected traffic123,027 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD carry?

About 82,679 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 3 NB over HWY Dunstable RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.