HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Merrimack & E.Merrimack · Structure no. L1503887NMUNNBI
- Built
- 1835
- 190 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1835 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 190 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 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2018. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal built?
It was built in 1835, making it 190 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal carry?
About 16,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Kearney Sq over Water Eastern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.