US Bridges

ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM N Merimac River · Structure no. H1204230GDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,716
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 32,716 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,272 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 97 Broadway
CrossesI 495 NB
Location1.1 KM N Merimac River
RouteState Highway 97
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.78304, -71.11457
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,716 (2025)
Projected traffic40,272 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB carry?

About 32,716 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.