US Bridges

ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 3.5 KM N Washington Cir. · Structure no. G0500430NDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove is a concrete slab carrying ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,900 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST127 Washngton ST
CrossesWater Goose Cove
Location3.5 KM N Washington Cir.
RouteState Highway 127
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65104, -70.6723
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic22,900 by 2031
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST127 Washngton ST over Water Goose Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.