US Bridges

HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.85MI E of Livingston ST · Structure no. T03019BWMMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,050
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 22,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY East ST
CrossesWater Strong Water Brook
Location0.85MI E of Livingston ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61228, -71.20929
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,050 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East ST over Water Strong Water 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook carry?

About 22,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY East ST over Water Strong Water Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.