US Bridges

US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM Wly Waverly ST · Structure no. W100052E5DOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,112 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Main ST
CrossesRR Bmrr (abandoned)
Location.16 KM Wly Waverly ST
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37001, -71.19287
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2023)
Projected traffic31,112 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned) carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Main ST over RR Bmrr (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.