HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At Shawsheen RD Int. · Structure no. A090062QMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1875
- 150 years old, rebuilt 1918
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1918, so it is 150 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 18,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River built?
It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1918.
What condition is HWY Essex 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?
About 18,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.