US Bridges

HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mile West of Main St. · Structure no. M140057EQDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Banks Place
CrossesWater Spot Pond Brook
Location.1 Mile West of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44351, -71.0698
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns HWY Banks Place over Water Spot Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.