US Bridges

HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. Ne. of Rt. 2A · Structure no. S13005C3TMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Longley RD
CrossesWater Mulpus Brook
Location.1 Mi. Ne. of Rt. 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58435, -71.64566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Longley RD over Water Mulpus Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.