HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · South of Merrimack Riv · Structure no. L15110CAUMUNNBI
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hall ST over Water Western Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.