US Bridges

HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .15 Mi. N. of ST-119 · Structure no. T070137NQMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
516
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY W Meadow RD
CrossesWater Locke Brook
Location.15 Mi. N. of ST-119
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67859, -71.75824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Meadow RD over Water Locke Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.