US Bridges

HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .4MI.S.W. of Franklin St. · Structure no. F0703824EMUNNBI

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,564 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Mt Wayte Ave
CrossesWater Eames Brook
Location.4MI.S.W. of Franklin St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.2876, -71.43354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic29,564 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mt Wayte Ave over Water Eames Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.