HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .75 MI SE of RTE 9 · Structure no. F07002244MUNNBI
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,625
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 155 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 6 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 15,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir carry?
About 15,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Salem End RD over Water Stearns Reservoir?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.