US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .7 Mi. E. of St. 27 · Structure no. A02020258MUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Fort Pond Brook
Location.7 Mi. E. of St. 27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.45828, -71.44013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$890,000 (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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.