US Bridges

HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM SW Tewksbury · Structure no. W380082NRDOT634

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,059 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Nichols ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.32 KM SW Tewksbury
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56669, -71.20619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,059 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 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 Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Nichols ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.