HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .3 Miles East ST 1A · Structure no. I010112PPMUNNBI
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Argilla RD over Water Fox Creek Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.