US Bridges

HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.4 KM SW of Prospect ST · Structure no. L0401458TMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River is a concrete slab carrying HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY E Haverhill
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location0.4 KM SW of Prospect ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71468, -71.15629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,540 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Haverhill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River carry?

About 10,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Haverhill over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.