US Bridges

HWY Hampshire ST over Water Spicket River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of ST-110 · Structure no. L04009B7BMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hampshire ST over Water Spicket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hampshire ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hampshire ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location0.3 MI N of ST-110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71349, -71.17063
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic13,266 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hampshire ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hampshire ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hampshire ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.