ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · At Anisquam River · Structure no. G0500230LDOTNBI
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,886
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 119 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,886 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,216 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal carry?
About 4,886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns ST127 Western Ave over Water Blynman Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.