ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 2.7 KM S Ipswich Center · Structure no. I010102TRDOTNBI
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,287
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 14,287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,163 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles 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 ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River carry?
About 14,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns ST 1 A/County RD over Water Miles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.