US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S RTE 16 · Structure no. W100092NLDOT634

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,793
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,793 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,477 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesOther Greenway M/U Path
Location.32 KM S RTE 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37057, -71.15414
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,793 (2023)
Projected traffic15,477 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path carry?

About 8,793 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over Other Greenway M/U Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.