US Bridges

HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft SE of School ST · Structure no. A0200723XMUNNBI

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,885
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lawsbrook RD
CrossesWater Fort Pond Brook
Location100 Ft SE of School ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46376, -71.42271
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2022)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lawsbrook RD over Water Fort Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.