HWY Land BLVD over Water Broad Canal

Poor Condition70 years old12,579 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Location.1 Mi N Of Longfellow Br
CarriesHWY Land BLVD
CrossesWater Broad Canal
Coordinates42.36245, -71.07837

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area682.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,579 (2023)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 6 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberC010404DLDOTNBI

Nearby Bridges

HWY First ST over Water Broad Canal 0.0 mi Poor ST 3 Nb/memorl DR over Water Charles River 0.1 mi Poor HWY Memorl DR EB over Water Charles River 0.1 mi Fair ST 3 Cambridge ST over Comb St3/st28 & Charles 0.2 mi Fair ST 3 Nb/memorl DR over ST 3 SB To Longfllw Brg 0.2 mi Fair HWY Embkt WB Off over HWY Embknt Eb&wb On Rp 0.3 mi Fair HWY Embkt WB On over HWY Embankment RD EB 0.4 mi Poor HWY Land BLVD over Water Lechmere Canal 0.5 mi Fair HWY Storrw DR WB over HWY Storrow DR EB 0.5 mi Poor HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp 0.5 mi Fair