HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Near Gate House · Structure no. L1503087FMUNNBI
- Built
- 1852
- 173 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1852 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 173 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2018. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 52 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 Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal built?
It was built in 1852, making it 173 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal?
The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).