US Bridges

HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM S of RTE 2 and 2A · Structure no. C19019B53MUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pine ST
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location1.6 KM S of RTE 2 and 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.45158, -71.39289
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River 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 Pine ST over Water Assabet River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pine ST over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.