US Bridges

HWY Florida RD over Water Assabet River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of ST-62 · Structure no. M10006C52MUNNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Florida RD over Water Assabet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Florida RD over Water Assabet River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Florida RD
CrossesWater Assabet River
Location0.1 MI N of ST-62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43246, -71.45682
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Florida RD over Water Assabet River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Florida 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 December 2023.

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

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Florida RD over Water Assabet River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Florida RD over Water Assabet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.