US Bridges

HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.0 MI N RTE 2 · Structure no. C190112KCDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,741 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lowell RD
CrossesWater Concord River
Location2.0 MI N RTE 2
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates42.4666, -71.35562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,741 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lowell RD over Water Concord River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.