US Bridges

HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · Just E of RTE 97 · Structure no. H120092PKMUNNBI

Built
1891
134 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1891, so it is 134 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Locke ST
CrossesOther Little River Cul
LocationJust E of RTE 97
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.7751, -71.08504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2019)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Locke ST over Other Little River Cul?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.