HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 KM S RTE 110 & 38 · Structure no. L150322FRDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 18,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,170 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 66 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal carry?
About 18,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Eastern Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.