HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At Merrimack River · Structure no. L040022PTMUNNBI
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,497 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 107 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 5 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2032. The structure is 1,497 ft (456.3 m) long and 80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access?
The structure is 1,497 ft (456.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Amesbury ST over Comb Merimac Riv/Access?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.