US 3 MEMORIAL DR
Carrying US 3 MEMORIAL DR over HWY BROOKLINE ST
.2 MI FROM CITY LINE, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 3 MEMORIAL DR
The US 3 MEMORIAL DR bridge in Middlesex, Massachusetts carries US 3 MEMORIAL DR over HWY BROOKLINE ST. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 182.9 meters (600 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,087 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 3 MEMORIAL DR compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 182.9 m (600 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,087 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C010264DFDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
US 3 MEMORIAL DR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US 3 MEMORIAL DR against other structures in Middlesex and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 3 MEMORIAL DR?
US 3 MEMORIAL DR in Middlesex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 3 MEMORIAL DR inspected?
US 3 MEMORIAL DR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,087 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 3 MEMORIAL DR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 3 MEMORIAL DR?
US 3 MEMORIAL DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 3 MEMORIAL DR?
US 3 MEMORIAL DR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 3 MEMORIAL DR and does age affect safety?
US 3 MEMORIAL DR was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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