US Bridges

HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 Miles West Main Street · Structure no. B190162R4MUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Towne RD
CrossesWater Fish Brook
Location.1 Miles West Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6623, -71.01855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Towne RD over Water Fish Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.