US Bridges

ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. A070312YCDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,057 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST110 Macy ST
CrossesWater Powwow River
Location1 MI W of I-95
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates42.8467, -70.92109
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2024)
Projected traffic20,057 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST110 Macy 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 ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns ST110 Macy ST over Water Powwow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.