HWY Union ST over Water North Canal

Poor Condition166 years old18,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Location.32 Km North Merrimac R
CarriesHWY Union ST
CrossesWater North Canal
Coordinates42.70632, -71.15341

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Max Span72.2 ft (22 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area352.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1860 (reconstructed 1939)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,300 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 6 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberL040042PXMUNNBI

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