HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .2MI. S. of ST-62 · Structure no. H25004B7EMUNNBI
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Houghton ST over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.