US Bridges

HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · At Saugus River · Structure no. S050142QPMUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,786
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hamilton ST
CrossesWater Saugus River
LocationAt Saugus River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46564, -71.00432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,786 (2019)
Projected traffic7,423 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River carry?

About 9,786 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hamilton ST over Water Saugus River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.