US Bridges

HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft S of Broadway · Structure no. W260102A0DOT634

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Graniteville
CrossesRR Bmrr
Location50 Ft S of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59217, -71.45982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2002)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Graniteville over RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Graniteville over RR Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.