US Bridges

HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. Sw. of Boxford · Structure no. M200072RCMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,233
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Peabody ST
CrossesWater Boston Brook
Location1 Mi. Sw. of Boxford
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61729, -71.0034
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2019)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Peabody ST over Water Boston Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.