HWY Essex ST over Water Shawsheen River

Fair Condition151 years old18,225 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Shawsheen RD Int.
CarriesHWY Essex ST
CrossesWater Shawsheen River
Coordinates42.65729, -71.14689

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area129.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1875 (reconstructed 1918)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,225 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberA090062QMMUNNBI

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