HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River
PoorClosed to trafficEssex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mile West of River ST · Structure no. B11001306DOTNBI
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River is a steel movable - swing carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,585 by 2031. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River carry?
About 21,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Bass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.