HWY School ST over Water Merrimack River

Fair Condition109 years old20,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationS. Of Vfw Highway
CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.64986, -71.33079

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length336.0 ft (102.4 m)
Max Span125.3 ft (38.2 m)
Deck Width56.4 ft (17.2 m)
Deck Area1761.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1917 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,800 (2019)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberL150222BNMUNNBI

Nearby Bridges

HWY School ST over Water Northern Canal 0.1 mi Fair HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Pawtucket Canal 0.2 mi Good HWY Univrsty AVE over Water Merrimack & Canal 0.3 mi Good HWY Pawtucket ST over Water Northern Canal 0.4 mi Good HWY Broadway over Water Pawtucket Canal 0.5 mi Good HWY Aiken ST over Water Northern Canal 0.6 mi Fair HWY Walker ST over Rr Bmrr 0.6 mi Fair HWY Wilder ST over Rr Bmrr Pan Am 0.7 mi Fair HWY School ST over HWY Parking Lot 0.7 mi Fair HWY Cabot ST over Water Northern Canal 0.7 mi Fair