US Bridges

HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.05M N of Hadley ST · Structure no. M01024C1QMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,360
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 175 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 6 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 5,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Lynn Street
CrossesWater Pines River
Location0.05M N of Hadley ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.42445, -71.04004
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,360 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River 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 Lynn Street over Water Pines River carry?

About 5,360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lynn Street over Water Pines River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.