US Bridges

ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .9 MI S ST213 · Structure no. M170012YLDOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,010
2025 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 1850, so it is 175 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 13,010 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 Broadway
CrossesWater Spicket River
Location.9 MI S ST213
RouteState Highway 28
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.7216, -71.18188
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,010 (2025)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River carry?

About 13,010 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.