US Bridges

HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Michalopoulos Sq · Structure no. L15045BP3MUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Market ST
CrossesWater Western Canal
LocationAt Michalopoulos Sq
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64683, -71.31762
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Market ST over Water Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.