US Bridges

HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N of Mason RD Split · Structure no. T070141H1MUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,855 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Greenville R
CrossesWater Mason Brook
Location.2 MI N of Mason RD Split
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69398, -71.7577
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic9,855 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$593,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Greenville R over Water Mason 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns HWY Greenville R over Water Mason Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.