US Bridges

HWY Hay ST over Water Little River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. SW of Rt. 1A · Structure no. N100059GQMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hay ST over Water Little River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Hay ST over Water Little River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hay ST
CrossesWater Little River
Location1 Mi. SW of Rt. 1A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.77448, -70.86518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2025)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hay ST over Water Little River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hay ST over Water Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Hay ST over Water Little River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hay ST over Water Little River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hay ST over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.