HWY Merrimack ST over Water Western Canal

Fair Condition195 years old17,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
LocationAt Suffolk ST
CarriesHWY Merrimack ST
CrossesWater Western Canal
Coordinates42.64741, -71.31719

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Area173.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1831 (reconstructed 1938)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,900 (2020)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberL1504787HMUNNBI

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