HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI South Danvers RD · Structure no. S3400232YDOT634
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 82 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?
About 21,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Essex ST over RR Mbta/Bmrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.