US Bridges

HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River

PoorPosted for load

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.4 KM E ST28 · Structure no. L040082Q0MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,202
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,029 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Daisy ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location1.4 KM E ST28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.7141, -71.17343
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,202 (2024)
Projected traffic10,029 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River carry?

About 3,202 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Daisy ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.