I 93 over Water Harris Brook
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S New Hamp State L · Structure no. M170292UWDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109,227
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 93 over Water Harris Brook is a concrete slab carrying I 93 over Water Harris Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 109,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,930 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 93 over Water Harris Brook built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is I 93 over Water Harris Brook 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 I 93 over Water Harris Brook carry?
About 109,227 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 93 over Water Harris Brook?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns I 93 over Water Harris Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.