US Bridges

HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. N ST125 · Structure no. H12005ADPDOT634

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 21. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ferry RD
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.1 Mi. N ST125
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.75533, -71.10588
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16 by 21
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ferry RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.