HWY High ST over Water Powwow River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Town Center · Structure no. A070032QUMUNNBI
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY High ST over Water Powwow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY High ST over Water Powwow River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY High ST over Water Powwow River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY High ST over Water Powwow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY High ST over Water Powwow River carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY High ST over Water Powwow River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY High ST over Water Powwow River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.