US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI N of I-495 · Structure no. A070112QYMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850, so it is 175 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pond ST
CrossesWater Powwow River
Location1.2 MI N of I-495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.85758, -70.93342
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$869,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over Water Powwow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.