HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .96 KM E Waltham · Structure no. N120112CNMUNNBI
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,429 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.