ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI N Merrimac River · Structure no. L040072YKDOTNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,808
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 125 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 4 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.
It carries about 12,808 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620,665 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 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 Spicket River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River carry?
About 12,808 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.