US Bridges

HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · At Treatment Plant · Structure no. A070022QTMUNNBI

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River is a prestressed concrete slab 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Newton RD
CrossesWater Powwow River
LocationAt Treatment Plant
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.86197, -70.97246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2019)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Newton RD over Water Powwow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.