US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int River & Newton Sts · Structure no. W040202CDMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,528
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20,528 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
LocationAt Int River & Newton Sts
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37336, -71.22817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,528 (2018)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 20,528 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.