US Bridges

HWY Shore RD over Water Aberjona River

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 45 M W. of Skilling RD · Structure no. W400292D8MUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shore RD over Water Aberjona River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Shore 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shore RD
CrossesWater Aberjona River
Location45 M W. of Skilling RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45569, -71.13569
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$833,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shore RD over Water Aberjona River built?

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

What condition is HWY Shore 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 August 2024.

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

About 524 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Shore RD over Water Aberjona River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shore RD over Water Aberjona River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.