US Bridges

HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI SW Rt 3 & Rt 110 · Structure no. C080342LRDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Glen Ave
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
Location0.25 MI SW Rt 3 & Rt 110
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61035, -71.33051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic829 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Glen Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Glen Ave over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.