US Bridges

HWY Benningtn ST over Water Spicket River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM West ST 110 · Structure no. L040102R8MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Benningtn ST over Water Spicket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Benningtn ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,897 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Benningtn ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location.32 KM West ST 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71388, -71.16711
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic10,897 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Benningtn ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Benningtn 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 March 2024.

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

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Benningtn ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Benningtn ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.