US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · @ Corner of Carriage ST · Structure no. A02008255MUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Fort Pond Brook
Location@ Corner of Carriage ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45686, -71.43684
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.