HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W of Winter ST · Structure no. F0701424DMUNNBI
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,582
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 135 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 9,582 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,636 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2 built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2 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 HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2 carry?
About 9,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Fountain ST over Water Reservoir 2?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.