HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · At Lewis & Suffolk Sts. · Structure no. L150332BWMUNNBI
- Built
- 1833
- 192 years old, rebuilt 1923
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1833 and reconstructed in 1923, so it is 192 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,484 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal built?
It was built in 1833, making it 192 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1923.
What condition is HWY Broadway over Water Western 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.