HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N. of Rt. 119 · Structure no. T07006269MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 175 years old, older 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 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Canal ST over Water Squannacook River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.