US Bridges

HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 600 Ft E of Middleton RD · Structure no. B190032R3MUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lockwood LN
CrossesWater Fish Brook
Location600 Ft E of Middleton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64467, -70.99006
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2025)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$742,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook 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 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lockwood LN over Water Fish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.