US Bridges

HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 3.6 Mi. W. of St. 31 · Structure no. A12015AGNMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,103
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,103 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rindge RD
CrossesWater Falulah Brook
Location3.6 Mi. W. of St. 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64236, -71.84274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,103 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook carry?

About 3,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rindge RD over Water Falulah Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.