US Bridges

HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM S of Rt 3 · Structure no. C080222CTMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal is a steel culvert carrying HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,505 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Meadowbrk RD
CrossesWater Canal
Location.16 KM S of Rt 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62576, -71.39401
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meadowbrk RD over Water Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.