HWY Congress ST over Water South River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At South River · Structure no. S010042QEMUNNBI
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Congress ST over Water South River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Congress ST over Water South River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 108 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 11,720 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,371 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Congress ST over Water South River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Congress ST over Water South 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Congress ST over Water South River carry?
About 11,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY Congress ST over Water South River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Congress ST over Water South River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.