ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins Cove
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 5.9 KM N Washington Circl · Structure no. G0500530MDOTNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins Cove is a concrete slab carrying ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins Cove in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 175 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,528 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins Cove built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins 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 Hodgkins Cove carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins Cove?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns ST127 Washngton ST over Water Hodgkins Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.