US Bridges

HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Adjacent to Reisse Avenue · Structure no. L150662M3DOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,161 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Indstrial Av
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
LocationAdjacent to Reisse Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61478, -71.32256
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic37,161 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Indstrial Av over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.