HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River
GoodEssex County, Massachusetts · At Wshgtn &river Sts · Structure no. H1200630XDOTNBI
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 858 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,682
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 119 years old, older 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 10,682 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,429 by 2031. The structure is 858 ft (261.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River carry?
About 10,682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River?
The structure is 858 ft (261.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY UPR Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.