US Bridges

HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .48 KM South Central ST · Structure no. I010052PMMUNNBI

Built
1861
164 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1861, so it is 164 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 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY County ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location.48 KM South Central ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67866, -70.83523
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$853,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1861, making it 164 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY County 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.