US Bridges

ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .6 MI S ST213 · Structure no. M170022YMDOTNBI

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 10,518 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 70 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.6 MI S ST213
RouteState Highway 28
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.72469, -71.18437
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,518 (2023)
Projected traffic33,165 by 2031
Trucks8%
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$5.2 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 1912, making it 113 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 August 2024.

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

About 10,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Broadway over Water Spicket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.