US Bridges

HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles South of ST -117 · Structure no. S290067Q8MUNNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wheeler RD
CrossesWater Elizabeth Brook
Location.5 Miles South of ST -117
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42994, -71.51518
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns HWY Wheeler RD over Water Elizabeth Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.