US Bridges

HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 1.4 KM W Stoneham · Structure no. W400272CKMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,433 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Skillings RD
CrossesWater Aberjona River
Location1.4 KM W Stoneham
RouteCity Street 38
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45624, -71.13627
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2019)
Projected traffic30,433 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Skillings RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Skillings RD over Water Aberjona River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.