US Bridges

HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · X of Millvale Road · Structure no. H12013BMYMUNNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E Broadway
CrossesWater Millvale Brook
LocationX of Millvale Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.77956, -71.02803
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Broadway over Water Millvale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.