US Bridges

HWY Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI W of I-93 · Structure no. W430022P0DOT634

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,802 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Montvale Ave
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location0.75 MI W of I-93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48035, -71.1268
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2024)
Projected traffic54,802 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Montvale Ave 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 Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Montvale Ave over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.