US Bridges

HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI W RTE 93 · Structure no. W430412KHDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,857 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Montvale Ave
CrossesWater Aberjona River
Location0.2 MI W RTE 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47965, -71.11803
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,100 (2019)
Projected traffic65,857 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River carry?

About 39,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Montvale Ave over Water Aberjona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.