US Bridges

HWY Dutton RD over Water Hop Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI South of Hudson RD · Structure no. S31011C6QMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dutton RD over Water Hop Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Dutton RD over Water Hop Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dutton RD
CrossesWater Hop Brook
Location0.4 MI South of Hudson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38786, -71.44894
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dutton RD over Water Hop Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dutton 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 March 2024.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dutton RD over Water Hop Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dutton RD over Water Hop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.