US Bridges

ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .75 MI NW of Peabody · Structure no. D030022PEMUNNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,325 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 35 Water ST
CrossesWater Crane River
Location.75 MI NW of Peabody
RouteCity Street 35
Coordinates42.55226, -70.92498
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2019)
Projected traffic42,325 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns ST 35 Water ST over Water Crane River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.