HWY Elm ST over Water Charles River

Fair Condition176 years old6,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Location400 Ft So Int Elm & River
CarriesHWY Elm ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Coordinates42.37292, -71.23250

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length235.9 ft (71.9 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area877.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1850 (reconstructed 1949)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,800 (2024)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberW040032C9MUNNBI

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