US Bridges

ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At New Hampshire State Li · Structure no. S0200532WDOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 175 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 14,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,314 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST286 Collins RD
CrossesRR Abandoned
LocationAt New Hampshire State Li
RouteState Highway 286
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.87019, -70.8637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,380 (2024)
Projected traffic16,314 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned 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 ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned carry?

About 14,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST286 Collins RD over RR Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.