US Bridges

HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI South of Chestnut · Structure no. W160018BUMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Walnut RD
CrossesWater Miles River
Location0.1 MI South of Chestnut
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60656, -70.86811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Walnut RD over Water Miles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.