US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .6 Mi. E. of St. 27 · Structure no. A02021259MUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 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.6 Mi. E. of St. 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45933, -71.44259
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic948 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$778,000 (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 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Fort Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.