ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM N Andover Center · Structure no. A090012YQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1879
- 146 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,905
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 146 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 30,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,435 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen 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 ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 30,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 N Main ST over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.