US Bridges

HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · @ Int. Fredonian St. · Structure no. S130157Q7MUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shaker RD
CrossesWater Catacunemaug Brook
Location@ Int. Fredonian St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54164, -71.64763
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Shaker RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shaker RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.