US Bridges

HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · @ ST.135 and Speen ST · Structure no. N030267Q0MUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Speen ST
CrossesWater Fiske Pond
Location@ ST.135 and Speen ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.28228, -71.37592
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$956,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Speen ST over Water Fiske Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.