US Bridges

HWY Woerd Ave over Water Charles River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .6 Km. Ne. of Newton Line · Structure no. W04006BVNMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,760
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Woerd Ave over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Woerd Ave over Water Charles River 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Woerd Ave
CrossesWater Charles River
Location.6 Km. Ne. of Newton Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36163, -71.24528
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Woerd Ave over Water Charles River built?

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

What condition is HWY Woerd Ave over Water Charles River 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 Woerd Ave over Water Charles River carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Woerd Ave over Water Charles River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Woerd Ave over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.