HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI NW of RTE 62 · Structure no. H2500824LMUNNBI
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,108 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cox ST over Water Assabet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.