US Bridges

HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI West of Grace ST · Structure no. C08021CAPMUNNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Shore Drive
CrossesWater Freeman Lake Splwy
Location0.3 MI West of Grace ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63167, -71.38684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shore Drive over Water Freeman Lake Splwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.