HWY AMESBURY ST
Carrying HWY AMESBURY ST over WATER SOUTH CANAL
JUST S OF MERRIMACK RIV, Essex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY AMESBURY ST
The HWY AMESBURY ST bridge in Essex, Massachusetts carries HWY AMESBURY ST over WATER SOUTH CANAL. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 38,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY AMESBURY ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1918
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.5 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 38,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L040252PUMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
HWY AMESBURY ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY AMESBURY ST 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 AMESBURY ST?
HWY AMESBURY ST in Essex, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY AMESBURY ST inspected?
HWY AMESBURY ST'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 38,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY AMESBURY ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY AMESBURY ST?
HWY AMESBURY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY AMESBURY ST?
HWY AMESBURY ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY AMESBURY ST and does age affect safety?
HWY AMESBURY ST was built in 1918, making it 108 years old.
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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