US Bridges

HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI NE of Mammoth RD · Structure no. D110022BGMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Parker Ave
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location.3 MI NE of Mammoth RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66832, -71.32651
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2032
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Parker Ave over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.