US Bridges

US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST

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Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.7 MI N of RTE 114 · Structure no. D03026B1TDOTNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 124 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1 NB & SB
CrossesHWY Centre ST
Location0.7 MI N of RTE 114
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56933, -70.97363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,414 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST carry?

About 46,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NB & SB over HWY Centre ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.