US Bridges

HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · At Ent Lynch Jr. H.School · Structure no. W400312D9MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,053 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Hrn Pd Bk RD
CrossesWater Horn Pond Brook
LocationAt Ent Lynch Jr. H.School
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46154, -71.14941
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$956,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook 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 Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hrn Pd Bk RD over Water Horn Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.