US Bridges

HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 02 MI S of Rt 3 · Structure no. C080048FQMUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Meadowbrk RD
CrossesWater Stony Brook
Location02 MI S of Rt 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62307, -71.39288
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.