HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · At Danvers River · Structure no. B11005307DOTNBI
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 187 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,728
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River is a steel movable - swing carrying HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 118 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,728 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 33 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River carry?
About 4,728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.