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Middlesex County, MA · Structure #C080352G4DOTNBI

US 3

US 3 in 0.25 MI S Rt 3 & Rt 110, Middlesex County, Massachusetts received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 126K vehicles daily on US 3 over Water River Meadow Brk. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
126K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
12.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 3
Crosses Over
Water River Meadow Brk
State
Massachusetts
County
Middlesex County
Location
0.25 MI S Rt 3 & Rt 110
Year Built
1959
Reconstructed
2004
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
126,338
Lanes
12
Length
12.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
C080352G4DOTNBI

About This Bridge

US 3 is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.25 MI S Rt 3 & Rt 110 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries US 3 over Water River Meadow Brk with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 126K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, the structure spans 12.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.25 MI S Rt 3 & Rt 110, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

42.611889, -71.327669

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 3 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

US 3 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 3 carries approximately 126K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 12.8 meters long and located on US 3 in 0.25 MI S Rt 3 & Rt 110, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Yes, US 3 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

US 3 is located 0.25 MI S Rt 3 & Rt 110 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The bridge carries US 3 over Water River Meadow Brk. Its coordinates are 42.611889, -71.327669. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 3 carries US 3 over Water River Meadow Brk. The bridge is 12.8 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 2004.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.