HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.96 Km. Sw. of Rt. 38 · Structure no. L150292D2MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Jefferson ST over Water Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.