HWY Farwell ST over Water Charles River

Poor Condition176 years old21,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationAt Charles River
CarriesHWY Farwell ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Coordinates42.36708, -71.21813

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length109.6 ft (33.4 m)
Max Span105.0 ft (32 m)
Deck Width53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Deck Area547.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1850 (reconstructed 1933)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,600 (2024)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 6 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberW040012C8MUNNBI

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