US Bridges

HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · At Saugus Line · Structure no. L180178FPMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,714 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Boston ST
CrossesWater Saugus River
LocationAt Saugus Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45966, -70.98906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2015)
Projected traffic15,714 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus 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 HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Boston ST over Water Saugus River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.