US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over Water North River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At North River · Structure no. S010032QGMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,818
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over Water North River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Grove ST over Water North River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 5,818 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,475 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesWater North River
LocationAt North River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52141, -70.91039
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,818 (2019)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over Water North River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove ST over Water North River 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 July 2023.

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

About 5,818 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over Water North River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over Water North River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.