US Bridges

HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI W of Cedar ST Ext · Structure no. H23024CD2MUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wedgewood DR
CrossesWater Brook
Location0.3 MI W of Cedar ST Ext
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26182, -71.53991
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wedgewood DR over Water Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.