US Bridges

HWY Lincoln ST over Water River Meadow Brook

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI N Connctr & Plain · Structure no. L150732M1DOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lincoln ST over Water River Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lincoln 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Lincoln ST
CrossesWater River Meadow Brook
Location0.25 MI N Connctr & Plain
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62824, -71.31795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,685 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 Lincoln ST over Water River Meadow Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Lincoln 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 December 2023.

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

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lincoln ST over Water River Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.