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Nearby Bridges in NBI 2021: 9


HWY AIKEN ST over WATER MERRIMACK RIVER (Route: 0)
Num:L150202C0MUNNBIx
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1883, Reconstructed: 1998
Historic: Bridge is eligible for the NRHP. [2]

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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Aluminum: Wrought Iron or Cast Iron [9] Truss - Thru [10]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Other [9]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 237.7 m = 779.9 ft
Main Spans: 5 at 47.2 m = 154.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 8.8 m = 28.9 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 15.6 m = 51.2 ft for a 8.8 m = 28.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 4.82 m = 15.8 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
AT MERRIMACK RIVER
Condition
Deck: Good [7]
Superstructure: Fair [5]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design: MS 18 / HS 20 [5]
Operating: 40.2 metric ton = 44.2 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 26.5 metric ton = 29.2 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Deck Geometry: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Road Alignment: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Waterway: Better than present minimum criteria [7] and Bridge is scour critical; bridge foundations determined to be unstable. [3]
Inspections
Date: May 2020 [0520] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.3 km = 0.2 mi
Traffic
ADT: 26000 (2018) and Trucks: 3%
Future ADT: 21163 (In 2031 )
HWY VFW HWY over WATER BEAVER BROOK (Route: 0)
Num:L150582ELDOTNBIx
Posted for load [P]
Built: 1949, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is possibly eligible for the NRHP. [3]

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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Bituminous [6]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 43.9 m = 144.0 ft
Main Spans: 3 at 14.7 m = 48.2 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 21
Width, Roadway: 19.5 m = 64.0 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 26.3 m = 86.3 ft for a 19.5 m = 64.0 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by State Highway Agency [01], DOT District: 4
1.6 KM E UNVRSTY OF LWLL
Condition
Deck: Serious [3]
Superstructure: Fair [5]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design: M 18 / H 20 [4]
Operating: 17.1 metric ton = 18.8 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Inventory: 5.4 metric ton = 5.9 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Appraisal
Structural: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of corrrective action [3]
Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria [9]
Road Alignment: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Waterway: Equal to present desirable criteria [8] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: April 2020 [0420] and Frequency: 3
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.3 km = 0.2 mi
Traffic
ADT: 12728 (2019) and Trucks: 2%
Future ADT: 50853 (In 2031 )
HWY CABOT ST over WATER NORTHERN CANAL (Route: 0)
Num:L150282BLMUNNBIx
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1850, Reconstructed: 1949
Historic: Historical significance is not determinable at this time. [4]

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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Bituminous [6]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 32.9 m = 107.9 ft
Main Spans: 3 at 10.1 m = 33.1 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 8.2 m = 26.9 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 12.3 m = 40.4 ft for a 8.2 m = 26.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
N. OF FRENCH ST. EXT.
Condition
Deck: Fair [5]
Superstructure: Fair [5]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design: M 18 / H 20 [4]
Operating: 47.3 metric ton = 52.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 37.9 metric ton = 41.7 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Deck Geometry: Basically intolerable requiring high priority of replacement [2]
Road Alignment: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Waterway: Equal to present desirable criteria [8] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: November 1999 [1199] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 8800 (2019) and Trucks: 6%
Future ADT: 5685 (In 2032 )
HWY AIKEN ST over WATER NORTHERN CANAL (Route: 0)
Num:L150272C4MUNNBIx
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1897, Reconstructed: 2004
Historic: Bridge is possibly eligible for the NRHP. [3]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Girder and floorbeam system [03]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Monolithic Concrete (concurrently placed with structural deck) [1]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 35.5 m = 116.5 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 32 m = 105.0 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 10 m = 32.8 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 15.2 m = 49.9 ft for a 10 m = 32.8 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
.24 KM SW OF MERRIMACK RV
Condition
Deck: Good [7]
Superstructure: Satisfactory [6]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design: MS 18 / HS 20 [5]
Operating: 59.3 metric ton = 65.2 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 36.3 metric ton = 39.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Road Alignment: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Waterway: Equal to present desirable criteria [8] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: November 2020 [1120] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Widening of existing bridge or other major structure without deck rehabilitation or replacement [33]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 12055 (2019) and Trucks: 3%
Future ADT: 29375 (In 2031 )
HWY FR MORIS BLV over WATER WESTERN CANAL (Route: 0)
Num:L150942BKMUNNBIx
Posted for load [P]
Built: 1967, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Monolithic Concrete (concurrently placed with structural deck) [1]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 19.5 m = 64.0 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 17.4 m = 57.1 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 19.5 m = 64.0 ft (4 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 24.5 m = 80.4 ft for a 19.5 m = 64.0 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
.32 KM S. OF MERRIMACK R
Condition
Deck: Fair [5]
Superstructure: Good [7]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design: M 18 / H 20 [4]
Operating: 49.4 metric ton = 54.3 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 29.8 metric ton = 32.8 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Road Alignment: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Waterway: Equal to present desirable criteria [8] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: October 1999 [1099] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 18000 (2019) and Trucks: 1%
Future ADT: 35534 (In 2032 )
HWY BEAVER ST over WATER BEAVER BROOK (Route: 0)
Num:L150552D3MUNNBIx
Bridge closed to all traffic [K]
Built: 1971, Reconstructed: N/A [0000]
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Open Grating [3] with Wearing Surface: Other [9]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 28.3 m = 92.9 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 27.4 m = 89.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 8.5 m = 27.9 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 11 m = 36.1 ft for a 8.2 m = 26.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
0.16 KM N. OF RT. 113
Condition
Deck: Satisfactory [6]
Superstructure: Serious [3]
Substructure: Fair [5]
Loading
Design: MS 18+Mod / HS 20+Mod [6]
Operating: 0 metric ton = 0.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 0 metric ton = 0.0 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural:
Deck Geometry: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Road Alignment: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Waterway: Better than present minimum criteria [7] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: June 2020 [0620] and Frequency: 12
Future Work
Work Needed: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Bridge Detour: 0.3 km = 0.2 mi
Traffic
ADT: 3500 (2014) and Trucks: 8%
Future ADT: 5054 (In 2031 )
HWY MOODY ST over WATER WESTERN CANAL (Route: 0)
Num:L150482CYMUNNBIx
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1913, Reconstructed: 1996
Historic: Bridge is on the NRHP. [1]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Prestressed concrete [5] Slab [01]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Precast Panels [2] with Wearing Surface: Bituminous [6]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 13.1 m = 43.0 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 12.2 m = 40.0 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 10.4 m = 34.1 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 15.2 m = 49.9 ft for a 10.4 m = 34.1 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
.8 KM SW. OF RT. 38
Condition
Deck: Satisfactory [6]
Superstructure: Satisfactory [6]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design: MS 18 / HS 20 [5]
Operating: 71 metric ton = 78.1 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 42.5 metric ton = 46.8 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is [5]
Road Alignment: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Waterway: Better than present minimum criteria [7] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Inspections
Date: October 1999 [1099] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Widening of existing bridge or other major structure without deck rehabilitation or replacement [33]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 3700 (2019) and Trucks: 6%
Future ADT: 6791 (In 2032 )
HWY MERRIMACK ST over WATER WESTERN CANAL (Route: 0)
Num:L1504787HMUNNBIx
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1831, Reconstructed: 1938
Historic: Historical significance is not determinable at this time. [4]

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Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Bituminous [6]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 7.9 m = 25.9 ft
Main Spans: 1 at 7.9 m = 25.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 13.8 m = 45.3 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 21.9 m = 71.9 ft for a 13.7 m = 44.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
AT SUFFOLK ST
Condition
Deck: Fair [5]
Superstructure: Satisfactory [6]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design:
Operating: 34.3 metric ton = 37.7 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Inventory: 29.2 metric ton = 32.1 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria [9]
Road Alignment: Better than present minimum criteria [7]
Waterway: Superior to present desirable criteria [9] and Scour calculation/evaluation has not been made. [6]
Inspections
Date: April 2020 [0420] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 17900 (2020) and Trucks: 4%
Future ADT: 22110 (In 2018 )
HWY PAWTUCKET ST over WATER NORTHERN CANAL (Route: 0)
Num:L1504987JMUNNBIx
Bridge closed to all traffic [K]
Built: 1849, Reconstructed: 1920
Historic: Historical significance is not determinable at this time. [4]

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Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Steel [3] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Concrete [1] Slab [01]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Bituminous [6]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 49.1 m = 161.1 ft
Main Spans: 2 at 23.2 m = 76.1 ft
Approach Spans: 1
Skew: 50
Width, Roadway: 6.9 m = 22.6 ft (1 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 10.1 m = 33.1 ft for a 8.2 m = 26.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Lowell [37000]: Middlesex County [017], Massachusetts [25]
Owned by City or Municipal Highway Agency [04], DOT District: 4
AT FRENCH ST EXT
Condition
Deck: Serious [3]
Superstructure: Poor [4]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design:
Operating: 0 metric ton = 0.0 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Inventory: 0 metric ton = 0.0 tons (Allowable Stress(AS) [2])
Appraisal
Structural:
Deck Geometry:
Road Alignment: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Waterway: Superior to present desirable criteria [9] and Scour calculation/evaluation has not been made. [6]
Inspections
Date: April 2020 [0420] and Frequency: 12
Future Work
Work Needed: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Bridge Detour: 0.2 km = 0.1 mi
Traffic
ADT: 5000 (1995) and Trucks: 2%
Future ADT: 7896 (In 2018 )

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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