HWY Amesbury ST over Water North Canal
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At North Canal · Structure no. L040052PYMUNNBI
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,433
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Amesbury ST over Water North Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Amesbury ST over Water North Canal in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 106 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 13,433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,434 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Amesbury ST over Water North Canal built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is HWY Amesbury ST over Water North 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 Amesbury ST over Water North Canal carry?
About 13,433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Amesbury ST over Water North Canal?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Amesbury ST over Water North Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.