US Bridges

HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of National Way · Structure no. G03002AX3MUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Access RD
CrossesWater Muddy Brook
Location0.3 MI N of National Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71549, -70.95965
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2025)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Access RD over Water Muddy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Access RD over Water Muddy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.