US Bridges

HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Just E of Main ST · Structure no. C080072BDMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,043
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Turnpike RD
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
LocationJust E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59779, -71.33859
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,043 (2019)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$938,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook carry?

About 5,043 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Turnpike RD over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.