US Bridges

HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 6 KM West of Marston · Structure no. L04051AE5MUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Canal ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location0.1 6 KM West of Marston
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70758, -71.14844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Canal ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.