HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of Chelms Line · Structure no. W26001250MUNNBI
- Built
- 1860
- 165 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 165 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook built?
It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brookside RD over Water Stony Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.