US Bridges

HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .15MI NE of Middlesex Tpk · Structure no. B2901382LMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,271
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 9,271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Terr Hall Av
CrossesWater Vine Brook
Location.15MI NE of Middlesex Tpk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49649, -71.22414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,271 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$934,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook carry?

About 9,271 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Terr Hall Av over Water Vine Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.