HWY Broadway over Water Western Canal

Fair Condition193 years old6,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationAt Lewis & Suffolk Sts.
CarriesHWY Broadway
CrossesWater Western Canal
Coordinates42.64443, -71.31698

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Max Span35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area166.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1833 (reconstructed 1923)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,600 (2016)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure NumberL150332BWMUNNBI

Nearby Bridges

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