HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · N. of French St. Ext. · Structure no. L150282BLMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 175 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.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.