US Bridges

HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 850 Feet E of Bennetts CR · Structure no. A19016CG5MUNNBI

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

About this bridge

HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib 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 (6.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Pingry Way
CrossesWater Bennetts Brk Trib
Location850 Feet E of Bennetts CR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54459, -71.54485
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$604,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib built?

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

What condition is HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib 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 Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib carry?

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

How long is HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pingry Way over Water Bennetts Brk Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.