US Bridges

HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.48 KM E of I 95 · Structure no. N10008AGTMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Larkin RD
CrossesWater Parker River
Location0.48 KM E of I 95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.74904, -70.9399
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2024)
Projected traffic790 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker River built?

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

What condition is HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker River carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Larkin RD over Water Parker River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.