HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S. of Merrimack R · Structure no. L150942BKMUNNBI
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,534 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns HWY FR Moris Blv over Water Western Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.