HWY UPR CNTY BRI
Carrying HWY UPR CNTY BRI over WATER MERRIMACK RIVER
AT WSHGTN &RIVER STS, Essex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY UPR CNTY BRI
The HWY UPR CNTY BRI bridge in Essex, Massachusetts carries HWY UPR CNTY BRI over WATER MERRIMACK RIVER. It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 261.5 meters (858 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,665 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY UPR CNTY BRI compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1906
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 261.5 m (858 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,665 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- H1200630XDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY UPR CNTY BRI is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HWY UPR CNTY BRI against other structures in Essex and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY UPR CNTY BRI?
HWY UPR CNTY BRI in Essex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY UPR CNTY BRI inspected?
HWY UPR CNTY BRI's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,665 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY UPR CNTY BRI is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY UPR CNTY BRI?
HWY UPR CNTY BRI has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY UPR CNTY BRI?
HWY UPR CNTY BRI is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HWY UPR CNTY BRI and does age affect safety?
HWY UPR CNTY BRI was built in 1906, making it 120 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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