US Bridges

HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI W of Park Ave · Structure no. A100197XJMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2013. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Drake RD
CrossesOther Minuteman Bike Pth
Location0.4 MI W of Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42567, -71.18956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2025)
Projected traffic790 by 2013
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth 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 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Drake RD over Other Minuteman Bike Pth?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.