HWY Main ST over Water Merrimack River

Fair Condition117 years old19,271 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Merrimac River
CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.83375, -70.90675

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignSuspension
Total Length265.1 ft (80.8 m)
Max Span244.1 ft (74.4 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area767.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1909 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,271 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberA070142Y8DOTNBI

Nearby Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Merrimack River 0.1 mi Fair I 95 NB over Water Merrimack River 0.2 mi Good I 95 SB over Water Merrimack River 0.2 mi Good I 95 NB over HWY Evans Place 0.3 mi Good I 95 SB over HWY Evans Place 0.3 mi Good HWY Pine Hill Ro over I 95 0.5 mi Good I 95 NB over St110 0.8 mi Fair I 95 SB over St110 0.8 mi Fair I 95 over Tr Amesbury Riverwalk 0.9 mi Good I 95 NE Ramp over Tr Amesbury Riverwalk 0.9 mi Good