US Bridges

HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX

Fair

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of I-290 · Structure no. W44025233DOT634

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,875
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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 12,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,217 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cambridge ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location1 MI W of I-290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWorcester County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24369, -71.82371
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,875 (2020)
Projected traffic29,217 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX carry?

About 12,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cambridge ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.