US Bridges

HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .4 Mi. N. of Rt. 225 · Structure no. W2600726FMUNNBI

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,825
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Town Farm RD
CrossesWater Stony Brook
Location.4 Mi. N. of Rt. 225
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58447, -71.47881
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,825 (2015)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Town Farm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook carry?

About 2,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Town Farm RD over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.