US Bridges

HWY Howley ST over Water North River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · SW of Hrmonygrove Cemetry · Structure no. P03013B1CMUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Howley ST over Water North River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Howley ST over Water North River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Howley ST
CrossesWater North River
LocationSW of Hrmonygrove Cemetry
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52451, -70.91868
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$857,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Howley ST over Water North River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Howley ST over Water North 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Howley ST over Water North River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Howley ST over Water North River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Howley ST over Water North River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.