US Bridges

HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. S. of ST.117 · Structure no. M10001APJMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY White Pnd RD
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location.5 Mi. S. of ST.117
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.42317, -71.47472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY White Pnd RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY White Pnd RD over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.