US Bridges

ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband)

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .8 MI N Rockport Center · Structure no. R0900130PDOTNBI

Built
1872
153 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband) is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband) in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1872, so it is 153 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,267 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesST127 Granite ST
CrossesRR Rgco RR (aband)
Location.8 MI N Rockport Center
RouteState Highway 127
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66682, -70.62527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating109.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,267 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband) built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband) carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband)?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST127 Granite ST over RR Rgco RR (aband)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.