US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .48 KM S. of Woburn · Structure no. W400122CHMUNNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona River is a concrete slab carrying HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,798 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesWater Aberjona River
Location.48 KM S. of Woburn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46939, -71.12503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2024)
Projected traffic36,798 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona 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 March 2024.

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

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over Water Aberjona River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.