HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Near Concord River · Structure no. L150422BTMUNNBI
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,969
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 10,969 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,058 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook carry?
About 10,969 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lawrence ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.