US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI SE of North ST · Structure no. W26004252MUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Stony Brook
Location.1 MI SE of North ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59614, -71.46305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook 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 February 2024.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.