US Bridges

HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 100 Yds N of ST-113 · Structure no. T090067YPDOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 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 25,465 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,849 by 2012. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Middlesex RD
CrossesWater Bridge Meadow Brk
Location100 Yds N of ST-113
RouteState Highway 3A
Coordinates42.67691, -71.42319
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,465 (2024)
Projected traffic29,849 by 2012
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$737,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk carry?

About 25,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middlesex RD over Water Bridge Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.