US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Main Int in Twn · Structure no. S1300624TMUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,180
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 8,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,995 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Catacunemaug Brook
LocationAt Main Int in Twn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54393, -71.65672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating108.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,180 (2022)
Projected traffic22,995 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook carry?

About 8,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Catacunemaug Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.