HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 60M N of Brksd Ave · Structure no. S29011265MUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Box Mill RD over Water Elizabeth Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.