HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · At Concord River · Structure no. L150232BVMUNNBI
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 129 years old, older 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 60 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River carry?
About 14,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.