HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.5 MI E of South RD · Structure no. B040172B8MUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,820
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,820 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,054 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 5,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Summer ST over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.