ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · At Merrimac River · Structure no. L040012YHDOTNBI
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 597 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 90 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,456 by 2032. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River?
The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.