HWY Aiken ST over Water Northern Canal

Fair Condition129 years old11,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Location.24 Km SW Of Merrimack Rv
CarriesHWY Aiken ST
CrossesWater Northern Canal
Coordinates42.65049, -71.31914

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length116.5 ft (35.5 m)
Max Span105.0 ft (32 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area539.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1897 (reconstructed 2004)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,800 (2024)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberL150272C4MUNNBI

Nearby Bridges

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