US Bridges

HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Just W of I-495 · Structure no. L040192Q5MUNNBI

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,371 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Loring ST
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
LocationJust W of I-495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69914, -71.14516
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,371 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Loring ST over Water Shawsheen River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.