US Bridges

HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1500 Ft S of Nh S.L. · Structure no. T07032BR5MUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHWY Brooks Cross
CrossesWater Mason Brook
Location1500 Ft S of Nh S.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70268, -71.75174
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brooks Cross 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Brooks Cross over Water Mason Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.