US Bridges

HWY Old Swmll RD over Water Deer Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Re · Structure no. H20007CF4MUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Swmll RD over Water Deer Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Old Swmll RD 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% 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 Old Swmll RD
CrossesWater Deer Brook
LocationRe
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17818, -71.47863
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Swmll RD over Water Deer Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Old Swmll RD 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 Old Swmll RD over Water Deer Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Swmll RD 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 Old Swmll RD over Water Deer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.