US Bridges

HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.16 KM South JCT Rt 20 · Structure no. W040102NJDOT634

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,638 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Newton ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.16 KM South JCT Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37564, -71.22872
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2018)
Projected traffic30,638 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Newton ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.