US Bridges

HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · 2.1 Miles from RT1 · Structure no. R11005B7XMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Dodge Road
CrossesWater Mill River
Location2.1 Miles from RT1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.72111, -70.93611
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2019)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dodge Road over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.