US Bridges

HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 Mi. E. of Rt. 1A · Structure no. I010032R7MUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lab-In-Va RD
CrossesWater Labor-In-Vain Crk
Location1.1 Mi. E. of Rt. 1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.68197, -70.81353
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lab-In-Va RD over Water Labor-In-Vain Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.