US Bridges

HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.15 M. West of Main St. · Structure no. S05025BK6MUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area 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 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 300 vehicles a day. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lisa Lane
CrossesWater Conservation Area
Location0.15 M. West of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46679, -71.02177
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area built?

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

What condition is HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lisa Lane over Water Conservation Area?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.