US Bridges

ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · Just N of Bass Ave · Structure no. G05009ATBMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,931
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,931 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST127 A/Thatcher
CrossesWater Good Hrbr Bch Crk
LocationJust N of Bass Ave
RouteCity Street 127A
Coordinates42.61878, -70.63947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,931 (2019)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk carry?

About 12,931 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Good Hrbr Bch Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.