US Bridges

HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 072288 128465599 · Structure no. A100139WPDOTNBI

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Henderson ST
CrossesWater Alewife Brook
Location072288 128465599
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40439, -71.13454
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2017)
Projected traffic790 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Henderson ST over Water Alewife Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.