US Bridges

HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM W ST 28 · Structure no. M170032Q7MUNNBI

Built
1869
156 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1869, so it is 156 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 6 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,162 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Osgood ST
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location.16 KM W ST 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.72726, -71.1883
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2024)
Projected traffic18,162 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket 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 August 2024.

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

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Osgood ST over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.