HWY Main ST over Water Merrimack River

Fair Condition176 years old16,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Merrimack River
CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.83537, -70.90743

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length427.2 ft (130.2 m)
Max Span162.1 ft (49.4 m)
Deck Width34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Area1380.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1850 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,700 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberA070102Y9DOTNBI

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