US Bridges

HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. N. of Rt. 38 · Structure no. T030032D5MUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Mill ST
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Location1 Mi. N. of Rt. 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59975, -71.19297
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic268 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$698,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.