US Bridges

HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.15 M W of Elm ST · Structure no. A070082QXMUNNBI

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,342 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Oak ST
CrossesTR Amesbury Riverwalk
Location0.15 M W of Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.85318, -70.92331
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Oak ST over TR Amesbury Riverwalk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.