ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 0.25 MI E of River ST · Structure no. D030092UHDOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,949
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 32,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,650 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 32,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns ST114 Andover ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.