HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 1 MI NE Tewksbury · Structure no. A090042QJMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,691
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 125 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 4,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is HWY Andover 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 4,691 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Andover ST over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.