US Bridges

HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM E Unvrsty of Lwll · Structure no. L15058BNXDOTNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook 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 12,262 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Vfw HWY
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location1.6 KM E Unvrsty of Lwll
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65913, -71.31859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,262 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 12,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Vfw HWY over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.