US Bridges

HWY Plain ST over Water River Meadow Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI E Rt 110 · Structure no. L150712M0DOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Plain ST over Water River Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Plain ST 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 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,215 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Plain ST
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
Location0.25 MI E Rt 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62499, -71.31918
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2017)
Projected traffic20,215 by 2032
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 Plain ST over Water River Meadow Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Plain ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Plain ST over Water River Meadow Brook carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Plain ST over Water River Meadow Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Plain ST over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.