US Bridges

HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1MI E of Rt 62 · Structure no. B04008B3FMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Page RD
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Location.1MI E of Rt 62
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.49296, -71.25676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2017)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Page RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Page RD over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.