US Bridges

HWY Lakeview Ave over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .40 KM E of Mammoth RD · Structure no. D110032BHMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1900
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lakeview Ave over Water Beaver Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Lakeview Ave over Water Beaver Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1900, so it is 175 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.

It carries about 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Lakeview Ave
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location.40 KM E of Mammoth RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68289, -71.34959
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2024)
Projected traffic33,165 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lakeview Ave over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1900.

What condition is HWY Lakeview 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 August 2024.

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

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lakeview Ave over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lakeview Ave over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.