US Bridges

HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 Miles West Essex Stree · Structure no. S34001AMWDOT634

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 35,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,907 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Danvers RD
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.1 Miles West Essex Stree
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48247, -70.91469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,400 (2018)
Projected traffic55,907 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 35,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Danvers RD over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.