US Bridges

HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton Canal

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · @ Jackson & Revere ST Int · Structure no. L15105BBBMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Canal ST
CrossesWater Hamilton Canal
Location@ Jackson & Revere ST Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64118, -71.31408
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$890,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton 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 December 2023.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Canal ST over Water Hamilton Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.