HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .3MI S. of State 16 · Structure no. N0300224QMUNNBI
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,636
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal is a steel culvert carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 121 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,583 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal carry?
About 2,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Sewer Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.