US Bridges

HWY Hanover ST over Water Little River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .62 K South of Newburypo · Structure no. N10003AF8MUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,974
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hanover ST over Water Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hanover ST over Water Little River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hanover ST
CrossesWater Little River
Location.62 K South of Newburypo
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.79029, -70.87658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,974 (2019)
Projected traffic10,423 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hanover ST over Water Little River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hanover ST over Water Little 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 Hanover ST over Water Little River carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hanover ST over Water Little River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hanover ST over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.