US Bridges

HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.33MI S of Concord ST · Structure no. W38021807MUNNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Woburn ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location0.33MI S of Concord ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55386, -71.14372
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Woburn ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.