HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI W of US-1 · Structure no. N100012RGMUNNBI
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Middle RD over Water Parker 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Middle RD over Water Parker River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.