US Bridges

HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft. E of Hudson ST · Structure no. M06004B1LMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,857
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Boundary ST
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location500 Ft. E of Hudson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34165, -71.61622
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2024)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River carry?

About 4,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Boundary ST over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.