US Bridges

ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.85 KM E of JCT ST38 · Structure no. W38024AWRMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesST129 Lowell ST
CrossesWater Maple Meadow Brook
Location0.85 KM E of JCT ST38
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates42.54082, -71.15757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,600 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook carry?

About 28,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST129 Lowell ST over Water Maple Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.