US Bridges

HWY Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI W of Boxford RD · Structure no. M200022RBMUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Peabody ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location0.3 MI W of Boxford RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61644, -70.99695
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Peabody 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 Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Peabody ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.