US Bridges

HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.15 KM from Dutton ST · Structure no. L15097BG1MUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Canal ST
CrossesWater Pawtucket Canal
Location0.15 KM from Dutton ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6425, -71.31303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Canal ST over Water Pawtucket Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.