HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile South Ipswich Road · Structure no. T060132RNMUNNBI
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,621
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,621 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,685 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook carry?
About 3,621 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Perkins Row over Water Mile Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.