US Bridges

ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Just N of Long Beach · Structure no. G050102PHMUNNBI

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,972 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST127 A/Thatcher
CrossesWater Marsh Creek
LocationJust N of Long Beach
RouteCity Street 127A
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62279, -70.63426
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2017)
Projected traffic17,972 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns ST127 A/Thatcher over Water Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.