HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · .48 KM S of Central ST · Structure no. I010052PNMUNNBI
- Built
- 1861
- 164 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 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 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 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 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY County ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.