US Bridges

HWY Faulkner ST over Water Concord River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.2 KM E of RTE 3A · Structure no. B120062BBMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Faulkner ST over Water Concord River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Faulkner ST over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850, so it is 175 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Faulkner ST
CrossesWater Concord River
Location1.2 KM E of RTE 3A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59184, -71.28409
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Faulkner ST over Water Concord River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Faulkner 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 May 2024.

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

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Faulkner ST over Water Concord River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Faulkner ST over Water Concord River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.