US Bridges

HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · Just South of Nh Line · Structure no. A070012QRMUNNBI

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,163
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Newton RD
CrossesWater Powwow River
LocationJust South of Nh Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.86175, -70.98324
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2019)
Projected traffic829 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.