US Bridges

HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal

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Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Merrimack River · Structure no. L15050BWYMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pawtucket ST
CrossesWater Pawtucket Canal
LocationAt Merrimack River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64686, -71.33184
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pawtucket Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.