HWY Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River
FairPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · .8 KM West ST 110 · Structure no. L040112Q2MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lawrence 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 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 Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River carry?
About 20,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lawrence ST over Water Spicket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.