US Bridges

HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 150 South of Route 2A · Structure no. A19010CG6MUNNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesHWY Bennetts Crs
CrossesWater Bennetts Brook
Location150 South of Route 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54758, -71.55014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$149,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Bennetts Crs over Water Bennetts Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.