US Bridges

HWY Endicott ST over ST128

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At Shopping Centers · Structure no. D0302830JDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Endicott ST over ST128 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Endicott ST over ST128 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 17,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,742 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Endicott ST
CrossesST128
LocationAt Shopping Centers
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54901, -70.93656
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,450 (2015)
Projected traffic22,742 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Endicott ST over ST128 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Endicott 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Endicott ST over ST128 carry?

About 17,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Endicott ST over ST128?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Endicott ST over ST128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.