HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · Near High School · Structure no. M040012Q6MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,172
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,172 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,107 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR carry?
About 5,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Village ST over TR Marblehead Rail TR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.