US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · Btn. Wedgepnd & RR · Structure no. W400192DBMUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,483
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt is a concrete slab carrying HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 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 14,483 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,377 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Wedge Pond Otlt
LocationBtn. Wedgepnd & RR
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45569, -71.13811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,483 (2019)
Projected traffic38,377 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

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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt carry?

About 14,483 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Wedge Pond Otlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.