US Bridges

HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI East Mulberry ST · Structure no. G03012CD7MUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Thurlow ST
CrossesWater Parker River
Location0.2 MI East Mulberry ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.74511, -70.98217
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Thurlow ST over Water Parker River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.