HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI S of ST-110 Rotary · Structure no. A1901125MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook carry?
About 4,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Barnum RD over Water Bowers Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.