HWY School ST over Water Northern Canal

Fair Condition178 years old27,672 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationJust S Of Merrimack Riv
CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesWater Northern Canal
Coordinates42.64937, -71.33006

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length158.1 ft (48.2 m)
Max Span39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Width60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Area882.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1848 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,672 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure NumberL150222BUMUNNBI

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