US Bridges

ST 35 Water ST over Water Waters River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .25 MI NW of Peabody · Structure no. D03013AVFMUNNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 35 Water ST over Water Waters River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST 35 Water ST over Water Waters River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 35 Water ST
CrossesWater Waters River
Location.25 MI NW of Peabody
RouteCity Street 35
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54584, -70.92058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 35 Water ST over Water Waters 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 September 2023.

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

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns ST 35 Water ST over Water Waters River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.