HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft S of Water ST · Structure no. H25005APGMUNNBI
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Broad 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Broad ST over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.