US Bridges

HWY Concord RD over Other Central Rail Trail

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.6 KM Nwly Bston Post RD · Structure no. W290042NPDOT634

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Concord RD over Other Central Rail Trail is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Concord RD 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 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 5,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,319 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Concord RD
CrossesOther Central Rail Trail
Location0.6 KM Nwly Bston Post RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.37158, -71.30834
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,431 (2023)
Projected traffic15,319 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Concord RD over Other Central Rail Trail built?

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

What condition is HWY Concord RD 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 Concord RD over Other Central Rail Trail carry?

About 5,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Concord RD over Other Central Rail Trail?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Concord RD over Other Central Rail Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.