US Bridges

HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Corner of RT.119 · Structure no. T07008B15MUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,597
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,597 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Wheeler RD
CrossesWater Willard Brook
LocationAt Corner of RT.119
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67421, -71.76436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,597 (2023)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook carry?

About 2,597 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wheeler RD over Water Willard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.