HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .48 KM Ne. of Rt. 1A · Structure no. I010012R6MUNNBI
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 131 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Green ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.