Route 27 Waltham Street Bridge over the Assabet River
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Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Route 27 Waltham Street Bridge over the Assabet River
Maynard, MA
Project Summary
The original concrete T-beam bridge was constructed in 1928 and after years of use, the load capacity was reduced due to its deteriorated condition. The replacement bridge is a 33.5 meter (110′) long single-span steel plate girder bridge supported by integral abutments on a single line of steel H-piles to maintain a HS25 capacity.
The associated roadway carries approximately 17,000 vehicles per day and 2 lanes of traffic. The bridge structure is situated between, and in close proximity to, two heavily traveled and congested intersections making the traffic management and planning a key component to the project’s success. Also included was permitting, a traffic management plan, roadway and drainage design and coordination with local businesses. Both lanes of traffic were maintained during the construction of the bridge.
SERVICES
Study
Condition Assessment
Load Rating Analysis
Public Outreach
Shop Drawing Review
Final Design
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