HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · 2.7 KM North ST 62 · Structure no. M200012QAMUNNBI
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,005 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY East ST over Water Ipswich 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY East ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.