US Bridges

ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM W of RTE 3 · Structure no. C08006C38MUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook is a concrete frame carrying ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST129 Billerica RD
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
Location1.6 KM W of RTE 3
RouteCity Street 129
Coordinates42.59898, -71.33887
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST129 Billerica RD over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.