US Bridges

HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 150 M JCT SR 16&2 · Structure no. C010163FTDOT634

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 98 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fresh Pnd LN
CrossesOther Greenway M/U Path
Location150 M JCT SR 16&2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38083, -71.14464
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fresh Pnd LN over Other Greenway M/U Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.