US Bridges

HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .4 KM W. Main ST · Structure no. A090052QLMUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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 Stevens ST
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Location.4 KM W. Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66198, -71.14658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Stevens 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stevens ST over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.