US Bridges

ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of ST-28 · Structure no. A090082YUDOTNBI

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,905 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST133 Haverhill ST
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Location.1 MI E of ST-28
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates42.67244, -71.14947
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic43,905 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST133 Haverhill ST over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.