HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River
PoorMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · At Charles River · Structure no. W040012C8MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River is a steel truss - deck carrying HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 175 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,575 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River carry?
About 21,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.