US Bridges

HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI S Plain ST · Structure no. L150692H6DOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,282 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lowell Conn
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
Location0.75 MI S Plain ST
Coordinates42.61674, -71.32027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2019)
Projected traffic85,282 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lowell Conn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook carry?

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns HWY Lowell Conn over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.