HWY Wood ST Ext over Comb Bmrr & Merrimack R

Fair Condition43 years old23,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationRourke Bridge
CarriesHWY Wood ST Ext
CrossesComb Bmrr & Merrimack R
Coordinates42.63852, -71.35680

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1112.9 ft (339.2 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area2951.0 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1983

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,900 (2025)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberL150882M4DOTNBI

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