US Bridges

HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi. E. of Littleton LN · Structure no. W26014C6CMUNNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,929
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,929 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beaver Bk RD
CrossesWater Beaver Brook
Location.2 Mi. E. of Littleton LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57248, -71.47874
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,929 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook carry?

About 2,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beaver Bk RD over Water Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.