HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Just W of Cemetery · Structure no. L150312BQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lawrence ST over Water Concord River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.