HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft W of JCT SR 28 · Structure no. C010013F1DOTNBI
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,991
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 40,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,646 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal carry?
About 40,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Land Blvd over Water Lechmere Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.