US Bridges

HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 Mile East I 93 · Structure no. M1702831KDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Hampshire RD
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location.1 Mile East I 93
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.743, -71.20836
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hampshire RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hampshire RD over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.