ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .4 MI NW Haverhill Center · Structure no. H1201130FDOTNBI
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 6 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 26,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,847 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River carry?
About 26,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns ST 97 Winter ST over Water Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.