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HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook

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Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of RTE 20 · Structure no. S31009BMEMUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Landham RD
CrossesWater Hop Brook
Location.3 MI S of RTE 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35716, -71.403
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Landham RD over Water Hop 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Landham RD over Water Hop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.