HWY Congress ST over Water South River

Fair Condition109 years old11,720 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt South River
CarriesHWY Congress ST
CrossesWater South River
Coordinates42.51936, -70.88974

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Area817.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1917 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,720 (2024)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberS010042QEMUNNBI

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