US Bridges

HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft So Park Ave · Structure no. A100042MMDOT634

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,914
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lowell ST
CrossesOther Minutmn Bp & Brook
Location200 Ft So Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42555, -71.18071
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2017)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & 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 Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lowell ST over Other Minutmn Bp & Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.