US Bridges

HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Btw Lelacheur Pk & Un Av · Structure no. L15049BX4MUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pawtucket ST
CrossesWater Northern Canal
LocationBtw Lelacheur Pk & Un Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65168, -71.3225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern 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 Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.