US Bridges

HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 150 S of ST-62 · Structure no. B29012BM1MUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,207
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook 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 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 6,207 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Middlesex Tp
CrossesWater Vine Brook
Location150 S of ST-62
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.50091, -71.23404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,207 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$841,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook carry?

About 6,207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middlesex Tp over Water Vine Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.