US Bridges

HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.6 MI NW of Ex 54/W Main · Structure no. H23031CM4MUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland is a concrete frame carrying HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Fox Hllow RD
CrossesWater Wetland
Location2.6 MI NW of Ex 54/W Main
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21478, -71.58556
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$787,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fox Hllow RD over Water Wetland?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.