US Bridges

HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At JCT Treble Cove RD · Structure no. B12005ARCMUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,425 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Pollard ST
CrossesWater Concord River
LocationAt JCT Treble Cove RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58501, -71.28713
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2024)
Projected traffic16,425 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pollard ST over Water Concord River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.