ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus River
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .3 MI Downstream of B&mrr · Structure no. L180154D7DOTNBI
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,272 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus River is a steel movable - bascule carrying ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 85,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,606 by 2031. The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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/Lynnway over Water Saugus River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus River carry?
About 85,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus River?
The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns ST 1 A/Lynnway over Water Saugus River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.