US Bridges

HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Next to Warren Street Caf · Structure no. P030062QCDOT634

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Warren ST
CrossesRR Abandoned
LocationNext to Warren Street Caf
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.53007, -70.93033
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Warren ST over RR Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.