US Bridges

HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 960 E of Boundary ST · Structure no. M06024CEMMUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHWY Elm ST
CrossesWater Millham Brook
Location960 E of Boundary ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33799, -71.59999
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Elm ST over Water Millham Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.