HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At Andover Town Line · Structure no. L04042318DOTNBI
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,899 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY S Union Conn over HWY South ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.