US Bridges

ST 22 Essex ST over ST128

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI E of Brimbal · Structure no. B11013309DOTNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 22 Essex ST over ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 22 Essex ST over ST128 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 22 Essex ST
CrossesST128
Location0.2 MI E of Brimbal
RouteState Highway 22
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57335, -70.85589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2017)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 22 Essex ST over ST128 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is ST 22 Essex ST over ST128 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 22 Essex ST over ST128 carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 22 Essex ST over ST128?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 22 Essex ST over ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.