HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River
PoorClosed to trafficEssex County, Massachusetts · @ Ipwsich Tl = I-01-006 · Structure no. H030022R5MUNNBI
- Built
- 1845
- 180 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1845 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 180 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 4 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1845, making it 180 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is HWY Winthrop 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Winthrop ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.