HWY Howard ST over Water River Meadow Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI SW Connctr & RT3A · Structure no. L150752M2DOTNBI
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Howard ST over Water River Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Howard 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Howard ST over Water River Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Howard 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 Howard ST over Water River Meadow Brook carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY Howard ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Howard ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.