US Bridges

Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Btw Luneburg & Shoefelt · Structure no. DAPARCDEV004279

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRange RD
CrossesPonakin Brook Tributary
LocationBtw Luneburg & Shoefelt
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48615, -71.67791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$62,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Range RD over Ponakin Brook Tributary?

It is owned by the Army.