US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI SE of Elm ST · Structure no. A070322R0MUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Water ST
CrossesWater Plumbush Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85632, -70.92688
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic821 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek 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 Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Water Plumbush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.