HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · At Danvers River · Structure no. B11005308DOTNBI
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 755 ft
- 52 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,728
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
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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 1992.
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 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Kernwood Ave over Water Danvers River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.