US Bridges

HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI S of Marshall ST · Structure no. H20006CF6MUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Hillside DR
CrossesWater Deer Brook
Location0.2 MI S of Marshall ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17698, -71.48062
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$469,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hillside DR over Water Deer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.