US Bridges

HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 2.7 KM E of RT.95 · Structure no. W04018AWWMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lyman ST
CrossesWater Lyman Pond Creek
Location2.7 KM E of RT.95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.38225, -71.23117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2017)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyman ST over Water Lyman Pond Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.