US Bridges

HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI NW of RTE 62 · Structure no. C190012BEMUNNBI

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,381
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,381 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,109 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Commnwlth Av
CrossesWater Fort Pond Brook
Location.2 MI NW of RTE 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45889, -71.39731
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,381 (2018)
Projected traffic16,109 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond 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 Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook carry?

About 10,381 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Commnwlth Av over Water Fort Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.