US Bridges

HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM Nely Conant RD · Structure no. W290032NNDOT634

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 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 7,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Church ST
CrossesOther Central Rail Trail
Location.32 KM Nely Conant RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3718, -71.29387
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,758 (2023)
Projected traffic11,213 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail 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 Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail carry?

About 7,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Church ST over Other Central Rail Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.