HWY East Main ST over Water Merrimack River

Fair Condition143 years old8,534 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt West Newbury Merrimac
CarriesHWY East Main ST
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.81072, -70.99978

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length812.0 ft (247.5 m)
Max Span191.9 ft (58.5 m)
Deck Width21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Area1,584 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1883 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,534 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberH12020311DOTNBI

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