US Bridges

HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River

GoodPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 150 Ft. S. of ST-119 · Structure no. T07001AYUMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY South ST
CrossesWater Squannacook River
Location150 Ft. S. of ST-119
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65243, -71.67226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2025)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY South ST over Water Squannacook 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY South ST over Water Squannacook River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.