US Bridges

ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Int. of Prescott St. · Structure no. W260089BLMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,705
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,705 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST225 Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Stony Brook
LocationAt Int. of Prescott St.
RouteU.S. Route 225
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58032, -71.48691
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,705 (2022)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$775,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST225 Pleasant 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook carry?

About 5,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST225 Pleasant ST over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.