US Bridges

ST 28 Broadway over ST213

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .6 Mile E of I 93 · Structure no. M17022AQ7DOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,147
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Broadway over ST213 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Broadway over ST213 in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,801 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 Broadway
CrossesST213
Location.6 Mile E of I 93
RouteState Highway 28
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.73268, -71.19129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,147 (2019)
Projected traffic51,801 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Broadway over ST213 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 Broadway over ST213 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 Broadway over ST213 carry?

About 38,147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Broadway over ST213?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Broadway over ST213?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.