US Bridges

HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River

GoodPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Adjacent to Bmrr · Structure no. W400144D5DOTNBI

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,206
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 129 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,003 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Myst Val Pky
CrossesWater Aberjona River
LocationAdjacent to Bmrr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.4429, -71.14267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,206 (2019)
Projected traffic12,003 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Myst Val Pky 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River carry?

About 6,206 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Myst Val Pky over Water Aberjona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.