HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .7 M SE of Billerica · Structure no. B04006BUDMUNNBI
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mddlsex Tpk over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.