HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Longfellow Br · Structure no. C010404DLDOTNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,579
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,430 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 42 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal carry?
About 12,579 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Land Blvd over Water Broad Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.