US Bridges

HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. B190028REMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Mill Road
CrossesWater Fish Brook
Location1.1 MI W of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65521, -70.99942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic869 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill Road over Water Fish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.