HWY Short ST over Water Spicket River
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .16 Km. W. of Rt. 110 · Structure no. L040122R9MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,255
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Short ST over Water Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Short ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 175 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,255 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,553 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 50 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Short ST over Water Spicket River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is HWY Short 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 Short ST over Water Spicket River carry?
About 5,255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Short ST over Water Spicket River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Short ST over Water Spicket River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.