HWY E Merrimack over Water Concord River

Fair Condition130 years old14,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationAt Concord River
CarriesHWY E Merrimack
CrossesWater Concord River
Coordinates42.64491, -71.30556

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length124.0 ft (37.8 m)
Max Span59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Width60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Area691.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1896 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,250 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberL150232BVMUNNBI

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