US Bridges

HWY Newman RD over Water Little River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.2MI E of RT.1 · Structure no. N10006AU8MUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Newman RD over Water Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Newman RD over Water Little River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Newman RD
CrossesWater Little River
Location1.2MI E of RT.1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.77198, -70.86208
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Newman RD over Water Little River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Newman RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Newman RD over Water Little River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Newman RD over Water Little River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Newman RD over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.