US Bridges

HWY Locust Ave over US 3

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI S of Nh Line · Structure no. T090216G9DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Locust Ave over US 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Locust Ave over US 3 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,332 by 2032. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Locust Ave
CrossesUS 3
Location1.1 MI S of Nh Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.68591, -71.44254
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2019)
Projected traffic3,332 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Locust Ave over US 3 built?

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

What condition is HWY Locust Ave over US 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Locust Ave over US 3 carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Locust Ave over US 3?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Locust Ave over US 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.