HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal
PoorClosed to trafficMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · French ST Ext · Structure no. L1505287QMUNNBI
- Built
- 1848
- 177 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1848 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 177 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal built?
It was built in 1848, making it 177 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Suffolk ST over Water Northern Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.