HWY Upr Cnty Bri over Water Merrimack River

Good Condition120 years old10,682 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Wshgtn &river Sts
CarriesHWY Upr Cnty Bri
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.77053, -71.08694

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length857.9 ft (261.5 m)
Max Span156.2 ft (47.6 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area3373.3 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1906 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,682 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberH1200630XDOTNBI

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