HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .96 Km. S. of I-90 · Structure no. N120122DDMUNNBI
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 388
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 127 years old, older 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook carry?
About 388 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dexter RD over Water Laundry Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.