US Bridges

HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 2.4 KM W of I-95 · Structure no. A07007AE4MUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Clinton ST
CrossesWater Back River
Location2.4 KM W of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.86681, -70.92076
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Clinton ST over Water Back 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Clinton ST over Water Back River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.