HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · Just S of Merrimack Riv · Structure no. L040252PUMUNNBI
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 38,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,380 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 80 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Amesbury ST over Water South Canal built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal carry?
About 38,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Amesbury ST over Water South Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.