US Bridges

HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr

FairClosed to traffic

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W Rt 38 · Structure no. W380032NVDOT634

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,172 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Butters Row
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.1 MI W Rt 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.53883, -71.16469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Butters Row over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.