US Bridges

HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River

Good

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · E of RT38 N of Wnchstr Ct · Structure no. W40008CDMMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,344
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10,344 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Swanton ST
CrossesWater Aberjona River
LocationE of RT38 N of Wnchstr Ct
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46097, -71.13707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,344 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River carry?

About 10,344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Swanton ST over Water Aberjona River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.