US Bridges

HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.16 KM N. of Rt. 113 · Structure no. L150552D3MUNNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beaver ST
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location0.16 KM N. of Rt. 113
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65998, -71.3188
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver 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 Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beaver ST over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.