HWY Plm Isln Tpk over Water Plum Island River

Poor Condition53 years old9,172 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Location0.4 Mi W Of Sunset DR
CarriesHWY Plm Isln Tpk
CrossesWater Plum Island River
Coordinates42.79778, -70.82144

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Max Span95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Width38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Deck Area480.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,172 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 6 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberN100112Y6DOTNBI

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