US Bridges

HWY Dutton ST over Water Western Canal

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int. Pawtucket Canal · Structure no. L150372C1MUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dutton ST over Water Western Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dutton ST over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,594 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dutton ST
CrossesWater Western Canal
LocationAt Int. Pawtucket Canal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64139, -71.31657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2024)
Projected traffic67,594 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dutton ST over Water Western Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dutton ST 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 Dutton ST over Water Western Canal carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dutton ST over Water Western Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dutton ST over Water Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.